Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 268: Strong Alliance

Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Strong Alliance

After Zhou Hui finished speaking, her steps grew hurried, and she turned to leave.

Watching Zhou Hui’s lonely figure, Chen Dashan couldn’t think, and quickly got off Liu Lili, tidied his clothes, and walked out hastily: "Sister-in-law!"

Chen Dashan called out.

In the dimly lit room, only a small night lamp was on. In the soft light, Zhou Hui’s curvaceous figure was visible but her facial expression was unclear. Upon hearing Chen Dashan’s voice, Zhou Hui halted.

"Sister-in-law, I..."

Chen Dashan suddenly didn’t know what to say.

The atmosphere was awkward, and time seemed to freeze at that moment.

One second.

Two seconds.

Soon after, Zhou Hui turned around. Under the dim light, her watery almond eyes sparkled. She lifted her lips slightly and spoke softly as usual: "It’s my fault. You’ve grown up, and now girls are attracted to you. Miss Qi seems nice. She comes from a good family, is kind, and pretty. Why don’t you..."

"Let’s talk about it later!"

Chen Dashan knew what Zhou Hui meant to say. He interrupted her directly, stepping closer to her.

A masculine scent surrounded her instantly. Looking at the close proximity of Chen Dashan, Zhou Hui’s face turned instantly red, and she lowered her head shyly, not knowing what to say. Her heart pounded wildly, and her small hands clutched together in nervousness.

Rationality kept reminding herself that the person before her was her brother-in-law, her husband’s brother...

"Sister-in-law, actually I..."

Feeling Chen Dashan’s burning gaze, Zhou Hui panicked and quickly turned around: "I am your sister-in-law. There are things you don’t like to hear, but I say them for your own good. You are the only remaining hope of the Old Chen Family. If your brother were here, he would want you to get married soon."

After speaking, Zhou Hui turned and walked away. Watching her figure, Chen Dashan’s eyes were filled with complex emotions. She didn’t give him a chance to speak. Whenever they had the possibility of getting close, Zhou Hui always reminded herself of their brother-in-law and sister-in-law relationship.

...

A few days later, at the Golden Palace.

During this period, Zhao Qiqiang, feeling stifled after being suspended by Zhao Ding Group, often lost his temper, causing his subordinates to avoid him like the plague.

"Hahaha..."

Excited laughter echoed, and the staff at Golden Palace turned in surprise towards the General Manager’s office.

Someone whispered: "No idea what made President Zhao so happy?"

"Who cares? As long as this demon is in a good mood, our days will be better..."

"Haha... Is Liu Lili performing acrobatics in there?"

The speaker looked lewd, and someone immediately rolled their eyes: "Come on, even if Liu Lili is a tramp, I wouldn’t be interested. A young man just went into the office. I guess Mr. Zhao found a way to deal with Chen Dashan."

"Really?"

Whispers continued outside, while inside the General Manager’s office.

Zhao Qiqiang’s face was lit with joy. He fawned over Ke Zhengping, pouring him tea enthusiastically, smiling broadly: "Young Master Ke, are you really going to invest in me? I’ll take it seriously!"

"This time, I invited you simply to make friends."

"I’ve heard much about the prestigious Ke Family of Hengshui City, always wanted to meet you but never had the chance..."

Zhao Qiqiang’s excitement was evident as he set down the small teapot.

Ke Zhengping glanced coldly at Zhao Qiqiang. He looked down on this small place, Furong County, but couldn’t swallow his humiliation after being repeatedly snubbed by Chen Dashan. Seeing Zhao Qiqiang’s flattering attitude, he said: "You invited me here to deal with Chen Dashan, didn’t you?"

"Your enemy and my enemy are one and the same; a friend’s enemy is also my enemy."

"Yes, yes!"

Zhao Qiqiang nodded in agreement, continuing to smile: "It’s life or death between me and Chen Dashan now. I want to peel off his skin, drink his blood. But that dog surrounds himself with women who save him at critical times!"

"I can’t understand what charm Chen Dashan has. Some of these women have impressive backgrounds, ones my Zhao Family can’t touch."

Zhao Qiqiang’s face was filled with frustration.

Hearing this, Ke Zhengping’s face turned grim, thinking of Qi Shuzhu’s attitude towards him. He wished he could kill Chen Dashan right now.

"Chen Dashan is popular recently because of Zhongtian Nightclub, isn’t he?"

Ke Zhengping spoke coldly, not waiting for Zhao Qiqiang to finish. He snorted and continued: "We’ll open a bigger, more luxuriously decorated, and cheaper nightclub right across from his. My Ke Family has connections in the entertainment industry; getting a few faded stars shouldn’t be a problem."

"Let’s compete with Chen Dashan. I want to see how long he can keep his arrogance!"

"That’s a great idea!"

Zhao Qiqiang’s eyes lit up; he smiled broadly, already picturing Zhongtian Nightclub’s closure and Chen Dashan’s tearful collapse.

The two hit it off. With connections on his side, Zhao Qiqiang immediately arranged for preparations to open the new nightclub.

Details settled, Ke Zhengping didn’t linger, feeling Zhao Qiqiang was beneath him.

"Hmph!"

After sending Ke Zhengping off, Zhao Qiqiang took a deep breath, snorting with satisfaction. He propped his legs on the desk and said to the petite secretary standing in the room: "See that? The young master of the Ke Family in Hengshui City is partnering with me. Who else in Furong County has this clout?"

"Spread the word that Zhao Qiqiang and the Ke Family of Hengshui City have formed a strong alliance. Let those who waver reconsider..."

The secretary nodded and bent down: "Yes, sir!"

Zhao Qiqiang laughed heartily. The old guys at Zhao Ding Group would regret their decisions, wouldn’t they?

...

A dozen days later.

Chen Dashan and Tao Chengyu opened their jewelry store.

Furong County is rich in a type of pink jade known as Furong Jade. Although not precious, it has a unique appeal when worn by young girls. The county was named after this jade, yet it had long been obscure, known to few.

Chen Dashan, with his keen eye, partnered with Tao Chengyu. First, the Tao Family had top designers. Second, they had a professional team and a renowned jewelry brand. With cheap jade ore from local resources, it was a business opportunity. Coupled with celebrity endorsements and the Film and Television City attracting tourists, opening a store in the Film and Television City was a sure win.

"Chen Dashan, I have something to tell you!"

Outside, the sound of drums and gongs was loud. Chen Dashan had even invited a lion dance troupe; the jewelry store entrance was bustling.

Amidst the noise, hearing his name called, Chen Dashan turned to see Qi Shuzhu frowning at him from the doorway. Since their near-intimacy last time, encounters with Qi Shuzhu had been strange, making her appear both shy and irritable.

Chen Dashan walked closer: "Are you expecting your period soon?"