Liu Yaxin swallowed hard.
She hadn't expected at all that the "haunted house" was actually Ye Tianchen's home!
She said, "Back then, a big fire broke out there, and it's said that the whole family perished in the flames. Rumor has it that someone set the fire on purpose."
"However, when the relevant departments investigated later, they didn't find any trace left by the perpetrator."
"They questioned some families related to the haunted house... your family, but they all claimed to know nothing."
"In the end, it just faded away."
Liu Yaxin spoke with a hint of regret.
At that time, the Liu Group actually wanted to develop that area, but they heard about the incident at the riverside villa and couldn't find an heir to negotiate with, so they gave up directly.
Ye Tianchen shook his head, his expression serious, and said, "It seems those people's actions back then were indeed very clever. They had some means."
"But, no matter what, I will root them out one by one."
Back then, a few close families actually knew! But according to Liu Yaxin, during the investigation, no one provided any relevant information, obviously fearing to bring trouble upon themselves.
And Ye Tianchen was curious why those people had targeted his family! What were they searching for when they acted?
Now that Ye Tianchen was back, he was determined to get to the bottom of everything and take revenge personally.
He had already come up with a preliminary plan in his mind...
Liu Yaxin felt she should comfort Ye Tianchen, but she didn't know how to begin.
Looking at Ye Tianchen again, he had become calm and collected, without the previous seriousness, sternness, and heaviness.
Inwardly moved, Liu Yaxin thought: This is a true tough man!
Ye Tianchen said, "Alright, they must have started serving the dishes, let's go back!"
Liu Yaxin nodded and said, "Let's go! Try our signature dishes!"
As they turned around, they came across a middle-aged man with a broad face.
Liu Yaxin whispered to Ye Tianchen, "That person is Lv Mingtao, the Director of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in East Sea City!"
Having said that, Liu Yaxin greeted him with a smile on her face.
"Director Lv, you're here to work out again?"
Lv Mingtao returned the smile broadly, saying, "Yes. Lately, I've been seeing great results from exercising, my neck no longer hurts, and I feel much better."
"Since it's not official business, just call me Uncle Lv!"
Clearly, Lv Mingtao's relationship with the Liu Family was quite close.
Then, Lv Mingtao looked at Ye Tianchen with a smile and said, "Yaxin, aren't you going to introduce this gentleman to me?"
He was quite curious about Ye Tianchen's identity.
Lv Mingtao knew that several major family heirs had sought Liu Yaxin's hand, but she showed no interest!
He assumed that Ye Tianchen was likely Liu Yaxin's boyfriend.
Liu Yaxin said, "Uncle Lv, this is Ye Tianchen. He's a friend of mine."
Lv Mingtao extended his hand to shake hands with Ye Tianchen and said, "Young man, you have an impressive demeanor, very nice! What do you do?"
Lv Mingtao was not condescending; Ye Tianchen naturally extended his hand and shook back, saying, "I'm not doing much at the moment..."
Liu Yaxin quickly said, "Uncle Lv, Ye Tianchen is a doctor with extraordinary medical skills, a true Divine Doctor! He even cured my grandfather's illness!"
Though Lv Mingtao's face was full of smiles, he didn't take Liu Yaxin's words too seriously.
In his heart, Ye Tianchen's background was likely inferior to those previous young suitors of Liu Yaxin.
Yet, Liu Yaxin chose Ye Tianchen! After all, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" applies here!
Liu Yaxin was also concerned about face; she feared if she mentioned Ye Tianchen's ordinary job, people would ridicule him, so she deliberately elevated Ye Tianchen.
Perhaps Ye Tianchen was merely an accomplished medical graduate, but calling him a Divine Doctor was something to be taken lightly. As for curing Old Master Liu's illness?
Lv Mingtao paid no heed. He had close relations with the Liu Family, so he was aware of Old Master Liu's condition, which even Divine Doctor Hua could not cure, only alleviate.
Of course, pleasantries had to be exchanged.
Lv Mingtao smiled and said, "Haha, young man, very promising!"
Liu Yaxin then said again, "Uncle Lv, my grandfather and my father are at the hotel; why don't you join us?"
Lv Mingtao thought this might be the Liu family banquet to meet Ye Tianchen, their prospective son-in-law, and shook his head, saying, "I won't intrude this time."
When Ye Tianchen shook hands with Lv Mingtao, he felt some of his pulse.
He said, "Director Lv, I suggest you stop exercising today and immediately stop taking those tonic herbal medicines. Otherwise, by tomorrow morning at the latest, you might suffer a stroke. And once it happens, no one can cure it."
Hearing this, the smile on Lv Mingtao's face quickly disappeared.
In official circles, the greatest fear is a major illness. Once it occurs, it means the end of their careers!
Lv Mingtao said, "Young man, is it appropriate to curse me the first time we meet?"
Liu Yaxin hurried to explain, "Uncle Lv, Ye Tianchen's medical skills truly are remarkable. Perhaps you should take his advice and geta check-up in the hospital..."
Lv Mingtao waved his hand and said, "Yaxin, it's always better to find a match of equal standing. Don't let fleeting fresh excitement and feelings cause reality to slap you later."
"This place is unlucky; I'll find another gym!"
With that, Lv Mingtao left, showing a hint of anger.
Liu Yaxin asked, "Ye Tianchen, is Uncle Lv's health really that bad? Shouldn't you examine him more thoroughly?"
Ye Tianchen shook his head, "No. No treatment without reason. I'm hungry, let's eat first!"
He only mentioned it because Lv Mingtao was on good terms with the Liu Family and had a decent attitude earlier.
Liu Yaxin had no choice but to let it go, although she was preoccupied.
At the dining table.
Ye Tianchen was naturally the center of attention.
Liu Zhengde and others frequently offered him toasts.
Ye Tianchen accepted every toast, showcasing his ability to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, impressing them once again.
After eating.
Ye Tianchen left the hotel and headed to Dragon and Phoenix Mountain.
Earlier at the hotel, he saw a real estate project called Dragon and Phoenix Garden! It boasted villas and apartment complexes!
Just from the panoramic view of Dragon and Phoenix Mountain, he knew the location was extraordinary.
So, he wanted to inspect it in person and, if suitable, purchase a villa there!
In the hotel manager's office.
Hua Jiuzhen and Fang Guojian had already left.
Inside, only Liu Zhengde, Liu Guofeng, and Liu Yaxin remained.
Liu Zhengde had a somewhat regretful expression.
"I didn't expect Mr. Ye to refuse our car ride offer..."
Liu Guofeng couldn't help but say, "Father, I have something to say."
Liu Zhengde nodded, indicating he could speak.
Liu Guofeng said, "Mr. Ye did indeed cure you. But we've also paid him fifty million. Besides, perhaps his skills are limited to treating just that ailment of yours. Do you really need to go to such lengths to befriend him?"
Liu Guofeng was truly puzzled!
He hadn't seen his father put so much effort into befriending someone for a long time!
The last time was when the family was still very small!