Surrounded by the Billionaire's Deep Doting-Chapter 662 - 514: Prepared for the Worst

But all the opponents who have faced him in competition have nothing but praise for this thirty-something young man of noble birth, gentle and handsome, giving him a thumbs up.

Who among his work partners, after collaborating with him, would question his credibility, ability, and demeanor?

The outsiders only say Chen Lan is a follower beside Yin Shixiu, and his current position is gained by flattering.

Chen Lan knows well just how ignorant those who only speak for a moment’s pleasure are.

Yin Shixiu considers him the most trusted person.

And this trust didn’t come from nowhere; it’s built upon the slowly accumulated abilities he developed by staying by his side over the years.

Those who can see the subtleties only say Chen Lan is becoming more excellent day by day through his own efforts, which is why he has earned Yin Shixiu’s favor and been entrusted with important tasks.

But no one can see through the layers of fog to discern the innermost truth.

It’s because Yin Shixiu is excellent enough—so excellent that those working by his side dare not show the slightest laxity.

Perhaps this is somewhat like the mindset of ancient generals assisting emperors in their quest to conquer the world.

Chen Lan truly admires and respects Yin Shixiu from the bottom of his heart.

Not only does he want to become his right-hand man in work, but he hopes that one day, he himself can become such an excellent and successful man.

If people say he’s insidious, cunning and shrewd, Chen Lan would certainly agree wholeheartedly!

But...

His insidiousness and cunning are never directed at his own people; his calculating and crafty nature is always reserved for dealing with equally crafty and cunning businessmen.

"Then let’s go, I’ll go with you."

Chen Lan’s fists clenched slightly. He took a deep breath and then exhaled with these light, drifting words.

Yin Shixiu paused, looking at Chen Lan, meeting Chen Lan’s unwavering expression.

To say there was no hesitation might be too mild. At this moment, Chen Lan’s expression made Yin Shixiu feel a certain resoluteness, as if ready to face death.

Perhaps these words are exaggerated, but that was indeed Chen Lan’s mindset.

And Yin Shixiu also did not doubt it; given the current situation... 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Being willing to face death was already considered a good outcome.

Not being moved would be a lie.

In this world, human hearts are truly the hardest to fathom.

Not only in the negative sense but also in the positive sense, in ways that move people’s hearts profoundly.

Brothers who grew up in the same household can eventually become enemies.

Yet, the friendship built from years of working together, lacking any blood relation, is far deeper than he ever imagined.

The solemnity on Yin Shixiu’s face dissipated because of Chen Lan’s resolute "I’ll go with you."

He chuckled lightly, looking at Chen Lan,

"Do you remember you asked me... is it really that good?"

"..."

"Marrying the woman you love, having a family that makes you linger, is it really that good?"

Chen Lan’s Adam’s apple moved slightly, not understanding what Yin Shixiu meant by saying this now.

Yin Shixiu looked at him seriously,

"Ah Lan, it’s really that good."

"..."

"Once you overcome your fear of women, find a woman you love, get married and have children, you’ll know, it’s truly better than you imagined, better than you’ve seen... countless times better."

"I know."

"Oh? You know?"

Yin Shixiu laughed again, even though this was not suitable for laughter at all.

Chen Lan remained solemn,

"Looking at what you’re about to do, I know, if it weren’t that good, why would you be willing to risk your life for it!"

"..."

Yin Shixiu pursed his lips, silent.

"I know why you’re saying this, you want to go alone."

"It’s not that I want to, it’s that I must."

"Yin Shixiu!"

"This is no longer a business battle, this is a personal feud, Chen Lan, I won’t and can’t let you take risks for this."

"Shi Shengde sent the video to my phone inbox, do you really think I’d be an outsider?!"

"What you need to do is not go with me; you have other things to do."

"..."

"I have more than fifty minutes to pick up Qingyue."

"Why did you call Lawyer Jin here?"

"Naturally, I have my own plans."

At this moment, the unease in Chen Lan’s heart intensified.

But time was pressing, and Chen Lan had no opportunity to ask more questions, only to pick up Qingyue. Fortunately, Lawyer Jin’s office was not far from Yin Building.

As he went to pick up Qingyue, Yin Shixiu had already made a phone connection with Qingyue.

By the time Qingyue arrived, Yin Shixiu was standing by the printer, already with several documents in hand.

"Lawyer Jin, you’re here, please sit."

At this moment, Jin Qingyue’s expression was no better than Chen Lan’s.

Especially after seeing Yin Shixiu strolling calmly as he placed the freshly printed documents from the printer in front of him...