Chapter 51

Returning to the Tang family villa, they entered their suite, and Tang Ruoxue closed the door behind her, then looked at Ye Fei and whispered, "Thank you."

Ye Fei smiled, "What are you thanking me for?"

"For helping me out of a tight spot?"

He waved his hand, "There's no need for that. We haven't divorced yet, and I wouldn't let Zhao Dongyang bully you like that."

"No, I'm thanking you for letting me live a dream."

Tang Ruoxue's breath was like a fragrant breeze, her eyes sparkling. She wasn't a materialistic woman, but that didn't mean she didn't like diamonds and luxury cars.

She had always thought that her life would be spent working diligently for the Tang family, earning a few million each year and passing through her best years in mediocrity.

But unexpectedly, Ye Fei gave her a moment of brilliance tonight, even if it was brief, it was still something she had experienced.

Hearing this, Ye Fei's voice softened, "There's no need to thank me. Maybe I really have fallen in love with you."

"Fallen in love with me?"

Tang Ruoxue chuckled, "I think you want to strangle me more than you love me."

They were just a transaction, how could there be any real feelings?

She didn't believe that Ye Fei, who had been bullied by the Tang family for a year, would have any affection for her.

Ye Fei's eyes were hazy, "You don't know, I fell in love with you eighteen years ago..."

"Alright, are you getting into a romance novel now? Let's stop it."

Tang Ruoxue shot Ye Fei a glance, then took off the "City of Love" necklace and reluctantly handed it back to him.

Ye Fei was taken aback, "What are you doing?"

"What do you mean, what am I doing?"

Tang Ruoxue huffed, "I'm giving the necklace back to you. Do you really think I would believe you have a hundred million and can buy the 'City of Love' for me?"

"I checked the Lamborghini, and the registration says it belongs to Qianbao Group."

"If I'm not mistaken, both the necklace and the Lamborghini were borrowed from Qianbao Group through Song Hongyan."

"The purpose was to boost my confidence."

"Now that I've been boosted, I'm very satisfied, and they should be returned. Otherwise, if anything happens, even selling you wouldn't cover the loss."

She was very reluctant to part with the "City of Love," which might be the most expensive necklace she would ever wear, but she knew that the Cinderella's glass slipper had to be returned eventually.

Ye Fei was at a loss, "The car is indeed borrowed, but the necklace..."

"Admitting the car is borrowed is enough. Keep it well and return it quickly tomorrow."

Tang Ruoxue bit her lip, suppressing her reluctance, and put the necklace in a box, pushing it into Ye Fei's arms, "Considering the boost tonight and the humiliation of Zhao Dongyang, I won't hold you accountable for your flirtation with Song Hongyan."

"Although we don't have much affection, before the divorce, you must adhere to your marital duties."

"Otherwise, I'll make you pay."

"I'm not going to argue with you anymore. I'm going to take a shower and sleep. I have to discuss a loan with Director Liu tomorrow."

With that, she turned and entered the inner room, slamming the door shut.

Ye Fei looked at the items in his hands and couldn't help but smile bitterly... The next morning, Ye Fei got up early to practice.

He had scheduled his time: practicing medicine on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; cultivating martial arts on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; and practicing calligraphy, painting, and music on Sundays.

Of course, the "Taiji Sutra" was to be practiced every day.

After practicing, he sent the Tang family to work and then drove to a mobile phone store.

Last night, he had spent half an hour trying to fix the iPhone 4, but it not only failed to start, the battery exploded, forcing Ye Fei to replace his phone.

An hour later, Ye Fei left the mobile phone store.

He now had a new Huawei phone, inserted the SIM card, and turned it on.

While waiting, Ye Fei saw a taxi pull into the opposite Baihua Bank.

The door opened, and Tang Ruoxue got out, then entered the hall with a cold expression.

Ye Fei played with his phone while crossing the street toward the bank.

He remembered Tang Ruoxue's loan issue.

Baihua Bank was a local commercial bank, supported by policies, and many companies in Zhonghai had accounts there, making it the fifth largest bank.

Just as Ye Fei reached the bank entrance, his phone buzzed.

He picked it up and answered, quickly hearing Han Yue's anxious voice, "Ye Fei, your phone is finally working."

Her tone was reproachful, "I wanted to apologize to you yesterday, but I couldn't get through. I felt it was too abrupt to come to the Tang family to find you."

Ye Fei smiled faintly, "My phone was broken. I just got a new one."

"Oh, I see, I thought you were angry."

Han Yue realized, and she sighed with relief, "Ye Fei, I'm really sorry about yesterday."

"It's okay, I know what you're going to say. It's all in the past."

Ye Fei spoke directly, "Don't worry, it won't affect our friendship. I still have to thank you for the 'City of Love.'"

"Your wife liked it, right?"

Han Yue was completely at ease and then asked with a light laugh, "Where are you now?"

Ye Fei was taken aback, then smiled, "Is President Qian looking for me?"

Han Yue was straightforward, "He begged me for a long time yesterday and called me over ten times this morning, constantly repenting for his arrogance."

"I won't go into the details, but President Qian really wants to see you."

She added, "He wants to apologize to you in person."

Ye Fei gave her a location, "I'm at Baihua Hongxing Branch."

Han Yue quickly responded, "Okay, okay, wait for me, I'll have him come to you right away."

After hanging up, Ye Fei put his phone in his pocket and entered the hall, searching for Tang Ruoxue. He saw her passing through the loan department.

Then, she entered an office with a sign that read "Director Liu."

Ye Fei saw that Tang Ruoxue was troubled and followed to find out what was happening.

"Director Liu, please help me with the one hundred million loan. I need it desperately."

In an office at the end of the loan department, Tang Ruoxue looked anxously at a balding middle-aged man, "I've already shut down two production lines and borrowed a lot of high-interest loans."

"The interest is several thousand every day. If you don't approve the loan, I'll be driven mad."

She was very sincere, "We've cooperated for many years. You should know the strength of our company..."

"Ms. Tang, I've said many times, Tian Tang Company has operational risks. The bank cannot renew a one hundred million loan."

Liu Yong didn't hesitate to reject Tang Ruoxue, then smiled and opened a drawer, tossing out a pre-written agreement, "But Young Master Wang can lend you the money. This is a fifty million loan contract, enough to solve your immediate problems."

"Sign it, and it will take effect."

"You can take it anytime."

He was direct, "But you have to spend a night with Young Master Wang."

Young Master Wang?

Tang Ruoxue's face changed dramatically, clearly recognizing the person. Then her eyes turned cold, "Director Liu, do you know what you're saying?"

She suppressed her anger, "Don't you think it's disgusting to say such things?"

Liu Yong waved his hand, "I know exactly what I'm saying. I want you to spend a night with Young Master Wang."

"During the last Longhai joint banquet, Young Master Wang from Longdu took a fancy to you and asked me to be his intermediary."

"If you spend a night with him, he will transfer funds to this bank and give me some shares in the new company."

"Young Master Wang is a major client of our bank. His funds in Zhonghai are crucial to us, and the shares will give me financial freedom."

"If you spend a night with him, the fifty million contract is yours, and I can reduce the interest by one point."

"In and out, you'll save millions."

Liu Yong pressured Tang Ruoxue step by step.

Tang Ruoxue's voice turned cold, "I won't make such a dirty deal."

Liu Yong didn't lose heart, "I know it's sudden, but this is an opportunity for both of us."

"It can bring me huge benefits and change your future."

"Besides the fifty million contract, I can also use my connections to help your company with sales..."

"You'll reduce a lot of pressure and save a lot of money. Why be so stubborn?"

He tried to persuade her, "Ms. Tang, please consider it..."

Tang Ruoxue's voice was low, "Director Liu, I won't do it."

Liu Yong sighed, "Ms. Tang, it's just a night. There are many benefits."

"Many people would kill for this opportunity. Why not take it?"

"Just close your eyes and spread your legs..."

"You're already married. What's the harm in a night?"

"Besides, if you help me this time, our future cooperation will be smoother."

"If you don't help, you'll be fighting against your own interests."

He used both soft and hard tactics, each one lethal. It was clear that Liu Yong was a skilled pimp, and anyone with a weak will would be swayed.

Tang Ruoxue stood up, "Director Liu, I need the money, but I won't make such a deal."

She had a cold demeanor, a strong character, and her own principles.

"If you don't agree, you won't get the fifty million."

Liu Yong suddenly lost his temper, slammed his hand on the table, and threatened, "And next month, the thirty million you borrowed will be due. Tian Tang Company must repay it on time."

"If it's overdue, I have the right to seize Tian Tang's assets. You'll lose everything."

"You might even be forced into prostitution by the high-interest lenders."

"Instead of being slept with by many, it's better to be with Young Master Wang."

"Besides, Young Master Wang is one of the four young masters of Longdu. It's a great honor for him to sleep with you. Why act so high and mighty?"

He stood up, smiling insincerely, and approached her.

"Go to hell."

Tang Ruoxue picked up the teacup and threw the water at him.

Liu Yong was drenched.

"Bitch, you dare to throw water at me? I'll kill you."

Liu Yong didn't even wipe the water off, and kicked her directly.

"Bang—" Tang Ruoxue couldn't avoid it, and her abdomen ached as she fell to the ground with the chair.

A cruel act.

"Bang!"

Almost at the same moment, the door was kicked open.

Ye Fei stormed in, and with a raised hand, he slapped Liu Yong.

"Slap—" The sound was crisp, and Ye Fei directly knocked Liu Yong to the ground.