Chapter Twenty-Four: Are You Still a Man?

Blue Group, President’s Office.

Lan Ruoxue was bent over her desk, writing and sketching, making final preparations for the bid to secure the An Family’s agency rights.

Just moments ago, she had received a call from the An Family, informing her that at three o’clock that afternoon, she was to go to Panlong Mansion to participate in the bidding for the agency rights.

This was the most crucial step since the group went public.

As long as she secured the agency rights, she could stabilize the market and expand into the provincial capital.

Bang!

Suddenly, the office door was pushed open, and Xu Wei rushed in, breathless and flustered!

“President Lan, something terrible has happened!”

Xu Wei gasped for air, clearly having run all the way.

Seeing her in such a state, Lan Ruoxue frowned slightly, set down her pen, and spoke in a low voice, “What happened to make you so frantic?”

“Xu Wei, how many times have I told you? Stay calm when things happen. Don’t lose your composure. Speak slowly—what is it?”

“It’s the Jiaolong Group!”

Xu Wei exhaled deeply, trembling as she spoke, “Just now, they issued a public reward—looking for Ye Wushang!”

“They provided clear details of his appearance and build, and anyone who can offer information will be rewarded with a million in cash!”

“And they made it clear: anyone who shelters him or knows but doesn’t report, is opposing the Jiaolong Group!”

“What?”

Lan Ruoxue rose to her feet, her expression grave. “How could this happen?”

“All the major companies and families have received the notice and are helping to provide clues.”

“You were once married to that useless man, so once they investigate his identity, they won’t let our group off.”

“My suggestion: find Ye Wushang quickly and hand him over to Jiaolong Group, so we don’t get implicated…”

Bang!

Lan Ruoxue slammed the table and rebuked, “What nonsense are you spouting?”

“Wushang may have changed, but he’s still my ex-husband. We were married, and you want me to betray him?”

“But President Lan, they’ve made it public. His marriage to you will be discovered sooner or later.”

“If we know and don’t report, when they come after us, not just the Lan Family—maybe even the Sun Family won’t be able to intervene…”

“I won’t betray Wushang!”

Lan Ruoxue took a deep breath, pondered briefly, and then commanded, “Xu Wei, here’s what you’ll do.”

“Go now and prepare a generous gift for me. I’m going to Jiaolong Group myself.”

Xu Wei was stunned, puzzled. “President Lan, what are you doing?”

“I’m going to plead for help, of course.”

With that, she left her desk, donned her suit, picked up her handbag, and headed for the door. “Oh, Xu Wei, has Chuan Zhi been released from the police station?”

“Yes, yes, he has.” Xu Wei nodded instinctively. “Miss Ruoshang and Young Master Long got him out this morning. Now…”

“Call him immediately. Tell him it’s my request—ask him to find a way to contact the chairman of Jiaolong Group.”

“As long as Wang Jiaolong is willing to let Wushang off, the Lan Family is willing to pay any price!”

“President Lan, you’ve divorced that useless man. Why bother with him now, I—”

“Go now!!”

Lan Ruoxue raised her voice, solemnly. “We were married. I won’t let anything happen to him.”

“For saving me last night alone, he deserves this from me!”

…

Orphanage.

“Mr. Ye, these are the medicinal ingredients you listed. I’ve prepared all of them for you.”

The young man, acting on his orders, brought the herbs and respectfully said, “Just in case, I’ve prepared two sets of each ingredient.”

“If you need anything else, just let me know. I’ll do my utmost.”

Before Ye Wuyou woke up,

He thought Ye Wushang was just a boastful, arrogant fellow.

But after Ye Wuyou awoke, especially witnessing Ye Wushang’s unique needle technique, he was utterly amazed.

He had studied traditional medicine under Master Tang for years and even witnessed him perform acupuncture to save lives.

But in skill and precision, there was no comparison between the two.

Now, he was completely convinced by Ye Wushang, ready to obey any command.

“Thank you.”

Ye Wushang nodded his gratitude.

With the ceramic jar and cauldron prepared by Director Su,

He set them up, lit the fire, then carefully cut and added the herbs in order.

“Master Tang, please watch closely.”

As he stirred the herbs, Ye Wushang explained, “With limited equipment, this pill refining seems much like decocting medicine.”

“The difference lies in the weight and timing of adding ingredients—it must be done step by step.”

“Although the components are the same, their sequence determines the quality of the medicine.”

“Finally, the control of the heat—raise it when needed, reduce it immediately when necessary.”

“Stir, weigh, repeat—each time the strength must be even, not too much or too little, always consistent.”

He explained thoroughly.

Master Tang listened intently.

Even the others were deeply captivated.

After half an hour, they felt as if ‘one conversation with a sage surpasses ten years of study.’

Sizzle…

As Ye Wushang uncovered the lid, the medicinal juice bubbled, and a rich fragrance, like a rare delicacy, filled the air.

He wasn’t showing off—he genuinely wished to thank Master Tang.

Since Tang had spared no expense to prepare the herbs, he wanted to make good use of the prescription.

Otherwise, giving something without teaching its method was like guarding a mountain of gold with no way to spend it.

“How fragrant.”

Master Tang inhaled deeply, his face full of joy.

He stepped forward, watching as the liquid evaporated, leaving behind black pills.

He was stunned. “Mr. Ye, I am truly amazed.”

“A boiling pot of water, gradually dried under your control, finally forming pills—look at this…”

“These are Revitalizing Pills. They invigorate the muscles and bones, clear blood stasis, and not only treat basic ailments effectively.”

“They also prolong life and strengthen resistance.”

With that,

Ye Wushang took five pills from the cauldron, handing three to Master Tang. “Master Tang, keep these three as my thanks for your silver needles and herbs. Whether you use them yourself or for others, the effect is excellent.”

“Thank you, Mr. Ye. I am deeply grateful.”

Master Tang happily tucked the pills away.

Ring, ring, ring…

Suddenly, a phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID, his expression grew grave.

Xu Wei.

Why was she calling?

Could it be something happened to Lan Ruoxue?

Although they were divorced, strangers now,

Last night she had stood up to protect him, defying Jiaolong Group, which moved him deeply.

After hesitating, he answered the call.

“Hello…”

“Hello?! You troublemaker, divorced yet still causing problems for President Lan. Disgusting!”

Before he could speak, Xu Wei’s scolding came through the line.

Ye Wushang’s face darkened. He replied quietly, “Speak properly. Why are you yelling?”

“So you offend people, and President Lan has to clean up for you, and I can’t even scold you?”

“If you’re capable, handle it yourself. Why drag President Lan into your mess?”

“I’m warning you—if anything happens to her, I won’t let you off!”

Upon hearing this,

Ye Wushang felt uneasy, a bad premonition rising.

“What are you talking about? Can’t you make yourself clear?”

“Just now, President Lan went to Jiaolong Group to beg Wang Jiaolong!”

Xu Wei said angrily, “Because Wang Jiaolong wants to deal with you, and issued a public reward. She’s worried about you and went to plead for you.”

“She may already be meeting him. Everyone knows Wang Jiaolong is addicted to vice—a true scoundrel.”

“Letting President Lan negotiate with