"Mr. Ye knows me very well? Are you sure I don't own a music company?"
Jiang Yang snorted coldly. As he spoke, he did not even want to look at Ye Fan. He would rather admire Ye Qingwei's peerless beauty.
"I said it already—Miss Ye's songs have the power to inspire people."
"To be honest, Miss Ye and I have had similar experiences. I was once troubled by illness for some time."
"It was Miss Ye's songs that encouraged me and allowed me to overcome my illness."
"I never expected Miss Ye to be not only exceptionally talented, but also flawless in appearance. If you debuted as a musician, you would definitely become a huge star!"
The words warmed Ye Qingwei's heart as she lay in the hospital bed. Her cheeks flushed slightly. Were the songs she had written really that good?
Is he just saying that because he thinks I'm pretty... and trying to deceive me...?
Pah, pah, pah... I'm so thin and sickly, not even the slightest bit curvy. How could I be pretty? I almost let him sweet-talk me!
Jiang Yang watched Ye Qingwei's ever-changing expressions, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.
Clearly, the fish had taken the bait.
"Miss Ye, if you are willing, I can sign a contract with you directly. Don't worry—the creative freedom for your future work will be entirely yours. The company will not interfere with any of your decisions..."
Jiang Yang pressed his advantage. After all, Ye Qingwei was still an innocent young girl who had never truly experienced the world.
She held many beautiful expectations for this world.
Even in the original novel, despite possessing powerful abilities, she had nearly fallen into the hands of many people.
Ye Qingwei glanced at Ye Fan, who stood beside her. Ever since she was young, she had always listened to him. Now, she instinctively looked to him again, wanting to ask for his opinion.
"I disagree!"
Ye Fan spoke up, positioning himself between Jiang Yang and Ye Qingwei. "We go to the same school. I know the things you've done."
Tch. Why didn't I think you were this annoying when I read the novel?
Jiang Yang was somewhat annoyed, but he still patiently held himself back. Ye Qingwei was right here, after all.
"What have I done? Hm? I know what you want to say. I'm a playboy, but have you ever truly understood my life?"
"You've never even seen me at school, have you?"
The original owner of this body had indeed rarely gone to school. He had either been arranging fights or on his way to arrange one.
Ye Fan's expression turned slightly awkward at those words. Though they attended the same school, he truly had never seen Jiang Yang. The gap between them was simply too great.
After glancing at Jiang Yang's handsome face, Ye Fan suddenly felt as though he was good for nothing, and a trace of inferiority rose within him.
"Brother, don't worry. I want to give it a try."
Ye Qingwei spoke up then, trying to smooth things over.
No one wanted to lose their life at such a young age, and Ye Qingwei was no exception.
Besides, she did not think Jiang Yang looked like a bad person.
After all, she was broke and crippled. What could he possibly gain by going to such lengths?
She was willing to believe Jiang Yang's words too. After all, who would not want a kindred spirit who understood their work?
"Qingwei, this matter isn't as simple as you think!"
Although Ye Fan did not know what Jiang Yang was planning, he simply felt that something was wrong.
Seeing Ye Fan guard against him so fiercely, Jiang Yang sneered inwardly. He took a large step around Ye Fan and walked up to Ye Qingwei, saying righteously, "Miss Ye is in the prime of her youth. How can she keep lying in bed? Ye Fan, could it be that you have an overly strong desire to control your sister?"
"What kind of brother hinders his sister's dreams?"
"Letting such an outstanding young woman as Miss Ye remain buried like an unpolished pearl—you, as her brother... are seriously failing in your duties!"
"Anyway, I can't stand to watch it happen. I've already paid the surgery fees. If Miss Ye is willing, contact me. If not, then just consider it a gift from a friend."
Jiang Yang's words were deafening. The two of them felt as though a jar of mixed flavors had been overturned in their hearts, each tasting something different. For a while, neither knew what to say.
Even Ye Qingwei herself had not realized that a trace of dissatisfaction toward Ye Fan had arisen in her heart.
As for Ye Fan, he suppressed the inferiority in his heart and was just about to angrily retort.
Yet before the stunned pair could react, Jiang Yang turned around and left in a dashing manner.
Ye Qingwei stared blankly in the direction Jiang Yang had left, clutching the business card he had left behind in her small hand. There was light in her eyes.
After Jiang Yang left the hospital, Wu Lei was waiting beside a Rolls-Royce.
"Boss, where are we going?"
"Linjiang Court. Your case has been overturned."
Jiang Yang had not forgotten his promise to Wu Lei. Since he wanted to win the man over, he had to make him submit wholeheartedly.
Backed by immense financial resources, Wu Lei's case from ten years ago had been found and overturned overnight.
As for the rich second generation who had framed Wu Lei back then, Jiang Yang had him firmly in his grasp. Overturning the case was one matter; revenge was another.
"Thank you, Boss." Wu Lei followed Jiang Yang into the car, his hands trembling slightly from excitement. He had long given up hope of clearing his name and overturning the verdict. Yet because of Jiang Yang, it had truly come to pass.
"No need to thank me. You still have to avenge yourself."
Jiang Yang tossed Wu Lei a pair of Gauntlets.
"Don't beat him to death. That would be troublesome to handle."
Inside Linjiang Hospital, Ye Qingwei took out her phone and prepared to add the number on the business card to her contacts.
But at that moment, Ye Fan suddenly snatched the card away.
"Qingwei, listen to me. That guy is a notorious playboy. Saying he changes girlfriends every day wouldn't be an exaggeration. You'd better stay away from him."
Ye Fan was somewhat unhappy. He had no money and could not treat Ye Qingwei, but he did not want Jiang Yang to pay for it either. Even less did he want Jiang Yang to use it as an excuse to get close to his sister.
Especially when he saw Ye Qingwei looking at Jiang Yang with favorable eyes, Ye Fan felt worse than if he had been killed. It was as if something had been stolen from him.
"Brother, listen to yourself. Are you really just like Big Brother Jiang said, someone who only wants a puppet called 'sister'?"
"Besides, you cannot judge someone based on what others say. You have to use your own eyes! I believe him. Brother, do you believe me?"
Ye Qingwei looked calmly at Ye Fan.
Ye Fan's behavior today had truly disappointed her too much.
Although Tang Ya had spent all the money meant for her treatment, she did not blame anyone for it. After all, it was money Ye Fan had saved.
But the disappointment in her heart could not be concealed.
Ye Fan had always been someone she relied on, but this time, he had let her down.
After all, she had held some expectations for the surgery.
If that money had been taken by Tang Ya for an urgent need, she would not have complained in the slightest. But buying a bag...
Ye Qingwei could only sigh helplessly in her heart.
"I..."
After hearing Ye Qingwei's words, Ye Fan suddenly felt as if his tongue had tied itself in knots.
Before he could sort out his thoughts, Ye Qingwei added, "Besides, once my illness is cured, your burden will be lighter, and you can live a good life with Sister Tang Ya. And have you ever seen a scammer pay the surgery fees first?"
This was the first time Ye Qingwei had disagreed with Ye Fan. She had listened to him all her life, but today, it was time for her to make her own choice!
Not long after, several doctors entered and pushed Ye Qingwei into the operating room. Jiang Yang had not only paid her surgery fees, but had also specially hired Linjiang's best doctors for her.
Over at Linjiang Court, the process of overturning the case went quickly. But that was not the important part. The important part was Wu Lei's revenge.
At that moment, in a dark little room, the rich second generation who had framed Wu Lei back then had been stuffed inside a sandbag and was enduring Wu Lei's fists.
"Come find me at the hotel once you feel better."
Jiang Yang let Wu Lei take his revenge there, then took a taxi himself to the Antique City at Linjiang University. He had found the Black Gold Ancient Blade!
Ding! Successfully plundered the Son of the Plane's ally.
Congratulations to the host for obtaining Inferior Chainmail!
System Space expanded to fifteen square meters!
The System's notification meant that Jiang Yang had truly won Wu Lei over. As for this chainmail, Jiang Yang stretched out his hand, and a suit of silver-shining soft armor appeared.
"This doesn't look inferior at all."
Jiang Yang unfolded the chainmail. It was a suit of silver soft armor, exquisitely crafted without a single flaw, yet it was still only considered inferior.
A System Product was bound to be a fine product!
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