Chapter 358: He's Not Honest

Most of the villagers worked at Chen Erbao's factory, so the main road leading to it was always bustling.

"Old Li, you're up bright and early today, huh?"

"You know it. I heard from Factory Director Fang that Manager Bai from headquarters is coming to review our performance. They'll dock our pay if we're late!"

"That makes sense. I even saw on TV that Er Bao's company is a big corporation now. They have to be strict!"

"Haha, back when we were growing medicinal herbs, didn't we get up even earlier than this? We worked our butts off and barely made any money. For our village to produce someone like Chen Erbao... it must be the ancestors looking out for us!"

"Enough talk, let's hurry. The team leader is taking attendance today!"

...

Chen Erbao woke from his dream and felt the soft, pliant body in his arms, like a ball of cotton. He couldn't resist caressing her.

Remembering their wild night, he felt a pang of regret.

It had been Jiang Yu's first time. He had probably gone a little too far!

He grabbed his phone from the bedside table and saw it was already eight o'clock. Chen Erbao gently moved the young woman's arms and legs from where they were wrapped around him and slipped quietly out of bed.

After quickly washing up, Chen Erbao returned to the room, put on his clothes, and glanced at the young woman, who had buried her head under the covers, pretending to be asleep. He found it amusing.

"Xiao Yu, I have to leave on a business trip today. I'll probably be gone for eight to ten days. After last night's Cultivation, your illness has mostly subsided. At the very least, you shouldn't have another flare-up in the next few days. But you can't neglect your Cultivation... When I get back, I'll help you with your treatment a few more times..."

The young woman's eyelashes trembled slightly. She knew what Chen Erbao meant by "treatment."

Scene after scene from last night replayed in her mind, leaving her feeling both expectant and bewildered.

'Just like that, I've given away my most precious thing...'

Chen Erbao leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on the young woman's cheek before leaving the room.

After the sound of the living room door closing, Jiang Yu quietly opened her eyes, her cheeks flushed.

She started to get up, but a sharp pain from her lower body made her involuntarily let out a soft groan.

'Last night was a little too wild...'

"Sigh!"

Letting out a soft sigh, Jiang Yu leaned against the headboard, her gaze complicated as she looked around the empty room.

...

Chen Erbao returned home to find the house empty.

Fang Yun and Qiu Shuzhen had already left for work. On the kitchen table was a meal, still warm under its cover, which touched Chen Erbao's heart.

'This is what a home feels like!'

'No matter when I come back, there's always a hot meal waiting for me!'

He wolfed down the food, then went back to the rear courtyard. He grabbed a few changes of clothes, retrieved ten Spirit-Containing Objects from under his bed, and put everything in the trunk of his Land Rover.

After a moment of thought, Chen Erbao also put the longsword in.

With his current strength, dealing with an ordinary Ancient Martial Grandmaster was no longer a problem. Still, it was always best to be prepared. If Wang Ming, Ma Qiming, and Liu Xian hired someone to ambush him, with the longsword in hand, Chen Erbao was confident he could handle even a siege by several Grandmasters.

Once everything was ready, Chen Erbao drove straight out of Bailong Village.

On the way, he called Chen Dabao, Fang Yun, and Zhao Ruoying to let them know he was leaving town.

Chen Dabao was still a man of few words, but he confidently promised he would watch over the herb garden on the back mountain and that nothing would go wrong.

As for Fang Yun and Zhao Ruoying, they both naturally told him to be careful on his trip.

Interestingly, Fang Yun's concern was direct and undisguised, while Zhao Ruoying remained as contrary as ever.

Halfway there, Chen Erbao called Bai Xiaoqing.

"I'll be in the city soon. Get ready; we're leaving Hongyuan today."

"Okay, President Chen... Er Bao, we're leaving today?"

Bai Xiaoqing had just responded when Lin Zhiqing snatched the phone away.

Hearing the familiar voice, a smile spread across Chen Erbao's face.

"Zhiqing, don't worry. I'll be back in about eight to ten days!"

"Aww... I want to go with you~"

"If you leave, what will happen to the factory? You're the boss's wife; you have to help me manage the company!"

"Hmph~ Fine, fine, go. But don't you dare bully Sister Xiaoqing while you're away!"

"..."

After the call ended, Bai Xiaoqing laughed and gave Lin Zhiqing a light slap.

"You silly girl, what nonsense are you spouting..."

"Hee hee, Sister Xiaoqing, let me tell you, Er Bao looks all prim and proper on the surface, but he's actually a handful. You have to be careful when you're out with him!"

"..."

Bai Xiaoqing sighed internally.

'You silly girl. Your boyfriend has just about eaten me alive, and you're only now realizing he's a handful?'

She was very reluctant to go on a trip with Chen Erbao. After their previous intimate encounters, she had a feeling that if she went out alone with him now, something was bound to happen...

But the new factory's business couldn't be delayed, and try as she might, she couldn't think of any reason to refuse.

...

A little after ten, Chen Erbao arrived at the factory on the outskirts of Hongyuan City.

Bai Xiaoqing was waiting by the roadside, holding a suitcase and wearing a long, light-blue dress.

Chen Erbao pulled up beside her, helped put her suitcase in the car, and then they set off.

"President Chen, are we driving there?"

Chen Erbao nodded.

"Jiangnan Province isn't that big, so driving is fine. Besides, I have some things I need to set up, and it would be inconvenient to carry them on public transport."

Hearing this, Bai Xiaoqing nodded and said no more.

"Zhao Hai?"

While in the car, Chen Erbao dialed Zhao Hai's number.

"Zhao Hai, have all the security personnel arrived?"

"Don't worry, Er Bao. A group of them arrived yesterday, and a big batch is coming today. Once everyone is here, I'll start training them. I'll do my best to get them on duty as soon as possible!"

"It's fine, no rush. As long as they're trained to a basic level, send them to the various branch factories first. Once the security captain I've chosen arrives, we can start rotating them through special training."

"You chose a new captain? Is he a Martial Arts Master?"

Zhao Hai asked curiously.

Chen Erbao chuckled.

"You'll know when I get back... Try to get them on duty quickly. The security work is crucial; we need them to guard the core formulas at the branch factories!"

"Don't worry, they're all veterans. They'll adapt quickly. They can be on duty after three to five days of training!"

"Good. After they're trained, send a group to Bailong Village first. I'll send you the contact person's details in a moment!"

"Okay."

After hanging up, Chen Erbao sent Fang Yun's number to Zhao Hai and also informed Fang Yun about the responsibilities of the new security team.

Their main duties would be factory security and guarding the rear warehouse.

Guarding the rear warehouse, in particular, was the top priority.

After arranging all these matters, Chen Erbao focused on driving, gradually leaving Hongyuan City behind.

...

「Hongyuan Airport」

A burly man with a sturdy build and a high-bridged nose stepped off the plane. His sharp eyes swept over the surroundings before he walked towards a black minivan.

"Grandmaster Gesang?"

The car window rolled down, and a small man in a baseball cap asked cautiously.

Gesang grunted an affirmation and got into the passenger seat.

"Where is he now?"

Gesang's voice was deep and completely calm.

"Sir, the target has recently been in Bailong Village... it's a rural village under Hongyuan City's jurisdiction. We're still investigating his specific movements. As you know, he's very powerful in Hongyuan City, so we can't investigate him too openly..."

the small man replied cautiously.

"Be quick."

Gesang replied tersely, then leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes to rest.