Chapter 117: So you're a flirtatious philanderer, are you? Take that, and that—bite, bite!

The initial operating rights, purchased for one hundred thousand yuan, tripled in value in just two days. Yet, every franchisee scrambled to buy more like madmen. For Bai Jing, who had boldly taken this first step, it was nothing short of a miracle. Such a frenzy was something neither she nor Lin Yang had anticipated.

For the Bai family, who were facing the relentless encroachment of Fang Yu Pharmaceuticals and were in dire straits, this was undoubtedly a solid counterattack—a phoenix rising from the ashes through self-destruction and rebirth.

The initial success of Mei Ruo Tian Cheng also gave Lin Yang a glimpse of his future—a future beyond the constraints of his family, a hope to live freely and on his own terms. The unspoken wager with the old patriarch, set for five years hence, had always weighed heavily on his mind, suffocating him.

If before he had only held a faint hope, now he saw a bright avenue ahead—a new path to carve out in the beauty industry.

Although the improved version of Mei Ruo Tian Cheng lacked the potency of the original Golden Silkworm Powder, it still retained about a third of its efficacy. Moreover, the main herbal ingredient in this improved formula was a common one, significantly reducing the cost of raw materials. This shift greatly enhanced its commercial value and underscored a clear trend toward commercialization.

While Bai Jing was currently taking a professional approach, they did not rule out pursuing a more mainstream strategy if the results proved promising. After all, the professional route targeted only high-end clients, whereas most consumers belonged to the low-end market, constrained by budget. A steep price curve would inevitably alienate this group.

As Bai Jing had said, within just two days, the original Mei Ruo Tian Cheng was already in short supply; the early batch had long since sold out. This was an objectively substantial income. Were it not for the workers at Baifu Pharmaceuticals working overtime to meet demand, a stockout crisis would have loomed.

Upon learning of the lucrative opportunity Mei Ruo Tian Cheng presented, Lin Yang finally felt some relief. It was truly a double blessing—not only had he safely brought Cold Ni Ni back, but he had also resolved the looming issue of Leng Tianyu. Returning home to hear such good news made him feel that his gamble had been worthwhile.

Bai Jing could not join the celebratory dinner for the promising start of the venture. Though regretful, the group still enjoyed themselves.

The lavish banquet lasted a full three hours. Disliking alcohol, Lin Yang barely touched a drop, which drew complaints from the drunken Su Xiaodong. Meng Hu’s tolerance was extraordinary—he managed to get Su Xiaodong thoroughly drunk before cheerfully patting his belly and leaving, while Su Xiaodong’s underlings had to carry him to the car.

One by one, the partygoers departed. Even Cold Ni Ni wanted to leave midway. As the host footing the bill, Lin Yang naturally left last. Cold Ni Ni was escorted home by several bodyguards. By the time Lin Yang and Tang Yixue returned home, the sky was tinged with faint rosy clouds, the clock nearing five.

The deep autumn night came swiftly. Rarely did Lin Yang get to spend some private moments with Tang Yixue. With Zhang Zifeng's situation stabilizing somewhat, Lin Yang felt even more at ease. Instead of returning to the villa, he headed to Tang Yixue’s residence.

After tasting the forbidden fruit, the yearning between the two was intense—especially after several days apart. It was no exaggeration to say it was like dry wood meeting a raging fire.

As they stepped out of the car, Lin Yang surprised Tang Yixue by sweeping her up into his arms without warning, grinning cheekily as he headed toward the villa’s main door.

But there was always someone who liked to spoil the mood—an unwelcome disturbance.

Tang Yixue’s neighbor’s little brat fit the bill perfectly. Ever since spying on Tang Yixue from the windowsill, this kid had developed a bad habit unbefitting his age. More accurately described as lecherous behavior, he would lay by the window watching passing women, especially his beautiful neighbor.

Hearing Tang Yixue’s car return, the kid jumped from bed, shuffling in his “Gray Wolf” cartoon slippers, scampering to the window, and poking his round head out.

His gaze swept down to the two figures below. Upon seeing Tang Yixue, his face lit up like a blooming chrysanthemum, but when he saw Lin Yang, his expression turned cold. Lin Yang had just picked up Tang Yixue, preparing for some adult games the kid disapproved of. Pouting his chubby lips, the brat coldly shouted, “Bad brother, you’re bullying the beautiful sister again!”

His shout startled them. The kid’s lack of restraint was bad enough, but now a perfectly normal couple’s affection sounded like a depraved assault in his mouth. It was impossible for passersby not to notice.

Under the curious and strange gazes of onlookers, Lin Yang wished he could disappear underground. He shot the kid a glare, lifted Tang Yixue, and sprinted into the house like a rabbit, slamming the door shut behind them.

Rushing urgently toward Tang Yixue’s bedroom, Lin Yang grumbled without restraint, complaining about the brat.

“Damn it! Next time, I’m going to teach that little punk a lesson. That little bastard’s gone wild, even daring to lay hands on my wife’s attention…”

“Ah! Honey, let go! If you squeeze any harder, I’ll lose some flesh!”

As Lin Yang rambled on, he abruptly grimaced in pain and shouted for a stop. Tang Yixue, nestled in his arms, had grown weary of his endless chatter and used her trump card: biting him. Yet seeing his pained expression made her laugh mischievously.

The ache in his waist subsided as Tang Yixue’s small hand moved away. Lin Yang scowled at her playful grin but quickened his pace, displaying a ravenous eagerness.

The two-story loft had Tang Yixue’s bedroom on the first floor; she preferred it to avoid the hassle of going up and down stairs—a convenience Lin Yang, the lecherous wolf, was more than happy to take advantage of.

With a loud knock, the bedroom door was flung open. Lin Yang slipped inside, closing the door with his foot. He grinned, eyes sparkling with lust, looking every bit the lecherous wolf ready to devour a beauty. He quickly approached the bed and gently laid Tang Yixue on the soft mattress, pouncing like a starving predator.

With shameless words, he teased her, “Beautiful, I’ve got you tonight. You can scream all you want; no one’s coming to save you.”

Lin Yang’s playful teasing broke the once sacred atmosphere, making it all the more amusing.

Ripping clothes was exhilarating. Lin Yang truly enjoyed it. Soon, the sound of tearing fabric filled the room. When the two lay bare before each other, the air was thick with desire.

Lin Yang admitted he still had room to improve in kissing. After a long while, he still couldn’t breach Tang Yixue’s deliberate defenses, resulting in frequent teeth clashes.

Growing frustrated, Lin Yang thought, “If I can’t handle a woman, that’d be an insult to myself.” His hands found her ample bosom, kneading it firmly. As his grip tightened, Tang Yixue gave a faint moan, and he seized the moment to pry open her neat teeth with his tongue, probing her mouth.

“Ah!” Lin Yang yelped sharply as his tongue was bitten hard. The pain was real—a first-time experience for him.

When Lin Yang questioned why she bit him, Tang Yixue muttered sulkily, “Called you a flirt, called you a womanizer. I bite, bite, bite.”

Hearing her jealous words, Lin Yang felt like crying. Women were truly impossible to understand—turning on a dime, unpredictable as the wind.

“Yixue, I’m more wronged than Dou E!” Lin Yang lamented, realizing the misunderstanding. He explained helplessly.

His relationship with Ni Ni was as pure as spring water. If anything, Ni Ni often flirted with him, even staging a near-nude seduction once. If his willpower hadn’t rivaled that of a temple monk, he might have really lost control and committed a crime.

After his earnest explanation, Tang Yixue’s jealousy finally subsided, allowing Lin Yang to implement his sly plan. Otherwise, her firm resistance would have prevented him from advancing, and he might have died from frustration. Desire suppressed was bad for one’s health.

Surrendering, Tang Yixue gave in, and Lin Yang, satisfied, began their passionate entanglement.

To conquer a woman’s heart, one must first conquer her in bed. The saying proved true. Tang Yixue, once fiery, now became alluring, seductive, and infinitely charming—like a fox possessed by spring’s magic. After many lovemaking sessions, their bedroom skills had leapt forward.

As their passionate battle raged, moans filled the room. Meanwhile, at Fang Yu Pharmaceuticals’ headquarters in Dongcheng District, Jin Hai, a tense atmosphere hung over the tenth-floor office.

As the Fang family’s steward in Jin Hai, Fang Tianyu was frantic. In just two days, Fang Yu Pharmaceuticals had suffered losses amounting to millions. That wasn’t all—the drugstores painstakingly acquired after much effort were now all facing the embarrassing situation of zero daily revenue.