C72 Knocking on Sun Qing'er's Door!

"Chung, you realize now that this woman is no good, don't you?"

"I went through all this trouble to save her, and she turns around and bites the hand that fed her!"

Lin Chen cast a glance at Sun Qing'er, then issued a warning to Chung Yu.

"Mr. Lin, your grandfather... Old Master Sun knew he was outmatched by you."

"Yet he was determined to kill me, making you the fall guy without a second thought."

"This alone should tell you that whoever's backing me is someone to be reckoned with."

Sun Qing'er had regained her composure, speaking to Lin Chen with an impassive face.

Her message was clear: Lin Chen had no choice but to save her life, or else he'd be saddled with the blame.

"Sun Qing'er, you're quite clever, I'll give you that."

"But if you think for a second that I'm scared, you're sorely mistaken!"

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed, a glint of icy menace flickering within.

He didn't want to invite trouble needlessly; he preferred a life of ease.

But should trouble come knocking, he wouldn't hesitate to eliminate it.

"You!"

Feeling the murderous intent in Lin Chen's gaze, Sun Qing'er shivered.

Her pure white garment heaved like rolling hills.

She was in disbelief.

Lin Chen knew there was nothing to gain from killing her, so why this hostility?

"From this moment forward, show the slightest hint of betrayal, and I won't hesitate to end you," Lin Chen said, his killing intent subsiding as he noticed the flicker of fear in Sun Qing'er's eyes.

He then touched the ribbon of Sun Qing'er's garment, and with a gentle tug, it came undone, revealing a captivating view.

"For a servant girl, consider this a mild reprimand for your insolence."

"Should you dare to threaten me again, you'll find yourself stripped and displayed at the city gates of A City for the masses to gawk at!"

Sun Qing'er, looking into Lin Chen's composed face and feeling the chill on her chest, was consumed with humiliation and rage.

With all her wit, she never anticipated Lin Chen could be so utterly shameless.

She was an innocent maiden, and yet she was subjected to such indignity!

Sun Qing'er, however, didn't dare utter a word. She was acutely aware that if she continued to defy Lin Chen, he would brazenly strip her bare and display her at the city gates!

Chung Yu, focused in the driver's seat, heard the sound of Sun Qing'er's clothing tearing but kept his eyes on the road, intent on driving.

He feared any distraction might disrupt Lin Chen's 'driving' and lead to his own demise!

As time ticked by, a full half-hour passed before Lin Chen finally removed the silver needles from Sun Qing'er's body.

Feeling her injuries had largely healed, Sun Qing'er bit her lip, her gaze filled with complexity.

She had slowly realized that Lin Chen's reluctance to kill her wasn't out of fear, but a refusal to harm the innocent.

Otherwise, given his ruthlessness towards the Sun family, how could he remain indifferent to her repeated threats?

"Chung, head to Prosperous Group."

"Qing'er, give me a massage."

Lin Chen mopped the sweat from his brow. Now that Sun Qing'er was dressed and sitting upright, he rested his head on her pristine, long legs and curled up in the back seat.

At his command, Chung Yu nodded.

With a moment's hesitation, Sun Qing'er extended her hands and began to gently massage Lin Chen.

Cut off from the Sun family and utterly alone, she knew that to survive, she had to comply with Lin Chen's wishes.

"Your massage skills are worlds apart from my secretary's. You'll need to practice once we're back," he remarked.

"Furthermore, if you manage to harness your innate spiritual energy effectively, who knows? I might just show some compassion and help you absorb it, turning you into a normal person."

Lin Chen, with his eyes closed, murmured softly, savoring the youthful scent of Sun Qing'er.

"Boss... are you planning to take Qing'er for yourself?"

Chung Yu, driving, shuddered and asked Lin Chen instinctively.

At his words, Sun Qing'er's realization dawned.

So, the 'cauldron' that Lin Chen and Chung Yu had referred to was a way to harness her innate spiritual energy?

This thought plunged Sun Qing'er's beautiful eyes into depths of despair.

If that were truly the case, she'd rather take her own life than be violated by anyone!

"You're planning to claim her?"

"Are you out of your damn mind?"

"Do I look like the type of man who'd settle for just anyone?"

As Sun Qing'er contemplated the means of ending her life in the event Lin Chen claimed her, Lin Chen suddenly sprang up from her thigh, visibly irritated, and snapped at Chung Yu.

He then cast a scornful glance at her.

"Is this guy seriously looking down on me?"

Sun Qing'er's face stiffened, a surge of anger rising within her.

She was a stunning woman, after all. It was bad enough that Lin Chen had previously taken liberties with her, but to now regard her with such contempt?

This was beyond the pale!

"Lin Chen, I, Sun Qing'er, won't forget what you said today!"

Her eyes reddened with fury as she spoke.

"Smack!"

Lin Chen's hand came down sharply on Sun Qing'er's behind.

Annoyed, he retorted, "Have you lost your mind?"

"I was only trying to help you with your internal issue, and now you're getting mad?"

"What's this? You're aspiring to go from serving girl to concubine, scheming for a higher status?"

"Let me make this clear: drop that idea right now. You think you can get one over on me? Not a chance. Not even a window of opportunity—I'll have it sealed shut!"

Sun Qing'er felt her years of composure shatter at Lin Chen's blunt words.

What did he mean by her wanting to take advantage of him?

She longed to set the record straight, but the words wouldn't come. If that wasn't her intention, why the anger?

Was it simply because Lin Chen's disdain made her feel charmless and humiliated?

Would Lin Chen even believe her explanation?

"Keep massaging."

Seeing Sun Qing'er fall silent, Lin Chen settled back onto her thighs.

For him, a clever yet problematic girl like Sun Qing'er was fine for a little casual advantage-taking.

As for anything more serious, he didn't even want to entertain the thought. Although, he couldn't help but consider it.

But he absolutely couldn't let the madwoman catch wind of it.

Otherwise, if she flew into a rage, his own daughter's life could be at risk!

"Boss, we've arrived at the Prosperous Group."

Shortly thereafter, Chung Yu brought the car to a halt in front of a towering skyscraper.

Lin Chen and Sun Qing'er stepped out onto the pavement, taking in the sight of the opulent edifice that soared dozens of stories into the sky.

With a glint in his eye, Lin Chen couldn't hide his excitement as he remarked, "I never imagined the Prosperous Group's headquarters would outshine Ann's Group in grandeur."

"If that's the case, Sun Hao must be rolling in money."

"Maybe we should hit him up for a loan later—say, a cool billion or so?"