At midnight, the villa was silent.

A dark figure darted out of Chen Yang's room and slipped silently into Qin Qiu's.

The room was filled with a faint, sweet fragrance, which the figure greedily inhaled twice. His eyes naturally drifted to the large, pink bed. My wife is so beautiful! The figure wiped the corner of his mouth and quickly averted his gaze.

Naturally, a mere safe couldn't stop him. After retrieving the document, he carefully opened it.

Previously, after getting the document back from the men in black, Chen Yang had intentionally crushed the wax seal. Now, as he opened it for inspection, there were no traces to be found.

Inside were two simple sheets of paper filled with chemical equations. From the few Chinese characters among them, Chen Yang found what he was looking for.

An anti-cancer drug!

This was a newly developed medicine, far more effective than any other anti-cancer drug on the market.

Chen Yang instantly understood. It was no wonder Zhao Li and Extreme Sea Pharmaceutical had gone to such lengths to steal it. This also explained why Qin Donglai had died so suddenly in a car accident.

If this drug were to be released, the impact on similar medications would be utterly devastating, and the profits it could generate were unimaginable. Businessmen are naturally driven by profit. Once this news leaked, the crisis the Qin Corporation would face would be unimaginable.

And Qin Donglai's death meant that the formula had already been leaked.

PHEW.

Chen Yang didn't dwell on it. He put the document back and tiptoed out of the room. With this clue, he could center his investigation on the formula, starting with the people Qin Donglai had been in closest contact with. That should simplify things considerably.

Without hesitation, Chen Yang sent a message to Yang Hu, telling him to adjust the direction of his investigation. He also told him to check on the specific details of the land to be auctioned tomorrow.

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After breakfast, Qin Qiu prepared to head to the auction, with Xiang Yang following close behind.

Seeing that Chen Yang also intended to go, Luo Sulan said coldly, "Why are you going? Is that a place for someone like you? Get back outside and trim the lawn!"

"It's only right for me to accompany my wife," Chen Yang retorted.

Luo Sulan rushed to block Chen Yang's path, shouting sternly, "I said you're not allowed to go, and that means you can't go!"

She had already heard that, besides land and antiques, many pieces of jewelry would also be up for auction. With Xiang Yang's cleverness, he would surely buy something for Qin Qiu to win her favor. This was the perfect opportunity for the two of them to be alone, and Luo Sulan wasn't about to let a good-for-nothing like Chen Yang ruin it.

Just as Chen Yang was about to give his unscrupulous mother-in-law a piece of his mind, Qin Qiu spoke up. "Mom, I think Chen Yang is right. He has a right to go with me."

"Let's go. You drive!" Qin Qiu tossed the car keys to him.

Ignoring whether Luo Sulan agreed or not, Chen Yang caught the keys and scurried over to the car.

"You... you..." Luo Sulan stomped her feet in anger, her face turning purple with rage.

Watching the Ferrari disappear into the distance, Xiang Yang's expression turned grim, and a flash of intense killing intent flickered in his deep-set eyes.

For the sake of that formula, I'll let this go for now! A bright smile once again spread across his face as he got into his Porsche and followed the Ferrari.

By the time they arrived at the auction, the hall was already packed. They each took a paddle and found some empty seats.

Shortly after they sat down, Yang Hu called.

"Honey, you sit for a bit. I'm going to take this call," Chen Yang said, walking to the side. He answered the phone, "What's the situation?"

"Boss, the market value of this land was originally eighty million. However, the Qin Corporation was having some problems with its cash flow, and Wang Qiliang used some underhanded tactics. In the end, he acquired it for thirty million!"

"Today, Wang Qilang has set the starting bid at thirty million. The estimated final price will be between eighty and ninety million!"

Chen Yang let out a cold laugh. What a slick move. Get it for nothing and flip it for a fifty or sixty million profit?

"Although it's industrial land, it's in a prime location, so it should be highly sought after..."

Just as Yang Hu was going into detail, Jin Zongquan suddenly approached, his expression a mixture of joy and apprehension. He bowed respectfully and said, "Mr. Chen, you're here too?"

Chen Yang gave a slight nod in response, then spoke into the phone, "I don't care how many people are eyeing this land. Spread the word immediately: anyone who doesn't want trouble had better drop out of the bidding! I'm taking this land for thirty million, not a penny more!"

Chen Yang's tone was nonchalant, as if he were discussing a trivial matter.

To Jin Zongquan, who was standing nearby, his words struck like a thunderclap, sending a jolt through his entire body.

That's land belonging to the Wang Family of Lingjin City! The starting bid might be thirty million, but the final price will definitely exceed eighty million. If you factor in the people trying to curry favor with the Wang Family, the price could very well surpass ninety million! He wants to get it for just thirty million, with a single word? If that actually happens, how could the Wang Family save face? This is... this is just too domineering!

However, upon recalling Chen Yang's true identity, Jin Zongquan relaxed and began to feel a sense of pity for the Wang Family. He had heard a few things about how the land had fallen into the Wang Family's hands. They would just have to eat this loss today. If they dared to cause any more trouble, this powerful figure might just decide to settle some old scores.

After hanging up, Chen Yang finally looked at Jin Zongquan and smiled. "Elder Jin, what a coincidence."

"I heard there would be some jade artifacts today, so I came to have a look," Jin Zongquan replied with a humble smile, feigning ignorance of what he had just overheard.

Chen Yang nodded and turned to leave.

Jin Zongquan gave a sheepish smile and returned to his own seat. After suppressing the turmoil in his mind, his deep-set eyes began to dart about as if he were deep in thought.

「Meanwhile.」

The businessmen who had come specifically for that plot of land began receiving calls from their superiors or executives. The tones varied, but the message was the same.

Give up on the bidding!

They were all stunned and repeatedly asked why, only to be met with a harsh scolding.

Xiang Yang handed a proposal to Qin Qiu. "Xiaoqiu, I worked on this all night. After a detailed analysis, the highest price we can afford is around seventy million!"

"But we can't get the land for that price." Qin Qiu was well aware of their financial situation. She was here today simply because she was unwilling to give up and was hoping to get lucky.

"Honey, the Wang Family used deceitful tactics to get the land for thirty million. It's only right that we get it back for thirty million!" Chen Yang declared with righteous indignation.

Qin Qiu shook her head, ignoring him.

Xiang Yang chuckled. "Chen, don't be so naive, will you?"

In other words, he was calling him a fool.

"..."

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