Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 193 Li Bingbing's "Compensation" for the Favor and Qin Lan's Teddy Bear

A residential community in Beijing
Li Xue came out of the bathroom and looked at Li Bingbing, who was changing his shoes at the door, with some surprise.

"Sis, are you going out?"

Li Bingbing paused for a moment, then said with a normal expression, "Yeah, meeting a friend."

"friend?"

Li Xue was puzzled. Li Bingbing had a cheerful personality and was quite popular. They often went out for meals and gatherings.

But what time is it now?
Negotiations with Huayi Brothers failed, and the team worked day and night on discussions and research. Li Bingbing was so worried that she couldn't sleep well for the past two days, and she even developed dark circles under her eyes. Why did she inexplicably go to see some friends today?

"Well, my friend knows a lot of people and might know some inside information. I'll go and find out."

Li Bingbing, a seasoned veteran, appeared calm. Li Xue nodded; the reason was plausible.

She turned and went to the bedroom: "I'm going to change my clothes, let's go together."

"Uh, no need. I'm not very familiar with the area either. It wouldn't be good to take you there rashly. Just stay home and wait for news."

Li Bingbing found another excuse, and Li Xue, upon hearing this, stopped insisting.

"Be careful on the road, call me if anything happens."

"I know, I'm so old, am I your sister or you are my sister?"

Li Bingbing changed his shoes in a huff and walked away. Li Xue went back to catch up on her sleep, but she still felt that something was wrong.

Meeting a friend, is a full face of makeup really necessary? I think I even did a simple haircut too?
And the dress Li Bingbing was wearing, I remember buying it at the Hang Lung Plaza in Shanghai last time, it cost twenty or thirty thousand yuan. She praised it for being beautiful, but she only wore it once, and this time she even paired it with stockings.

When her sister meets friends in private, she dresses normally; if she's close to someone, she'll just wear a baseball cap or even go without makeup.

I'd dress more appropriately for people I don't know well or for people I don't know well, but there's no need to dress up so elaborately.

This doesn't feel like a meeting between friends, it's more like... a date?!

Li Xue scratched her head. No, there was no need for her sister to hide anything from her if she was dating.

She is not only his younger sister, but also his manager. If there is any trouble due to his relationship, she will know in advance and can step in to deal with it and clean up the mess.

Could it be that her sister had some hidden troubles, fearing that she would worry, so she went to the meeting alone and had to bear it all by herself?
Li Xue couldn't help but start imagining things.

It's no wonder she's overthinking things. Li Bingbing's emotions have indeed been a bit off these past two days. She won't say anything when asked, which is very unusual. Now that we look at it this way, it's very likely that she's "struggling and hesitating."

No, she has to go and see!
Li Xue couldn't sit still any longer. The two sisters were inseparable; no matter what happened, they had to share the burden together.

If anything goes wrong, she has to stop her sister from doing anything foolish. It's just a contract with Huayi Brothers; at worst, she'll earn less, but there's no need to make such a huge sacrifice.

After quickly changing her clothes, Li Xue rushed towards the entrance of the residential area, only to be too late; Li Bingbing had already driven away.

I called, but she didn't answer.

Li Xuexin felt a chill run down her spine and could only return home dejectedly, planning to wait for Li Bingbing to come back before discussing the matter further.

Haidian District, Wanquan New Home

Li Bingbing parked his car and, following the address in the text message, arrived at a seven-story residential building and took the elevator to the third floor.

He knocked on the door, but no one answered. He made a phone call, then with a dark expression, he reached into the meter box, felt for a piece of tape, tore it off, took out the key, and opened the door to go inside.

The house is quite large; I roughly estimate it to be over 150 square meters.

The decoration is quite exquisite, and the furniture and appliances are all complete, but there are no signs of life. It's obvious that no one lives there for long. However, it is quite clean, so I guess someone cleans it regularly.

Li Bingbing took a bottle of water from the refrigerator, checked that it wasn't expired, and drank it while watching TV and waiting for someone.

She saw her sister's missed call but didn't know how to reply. She decided to wait until she was done.

On television, the local channel was broadcasting "The Little Fish and the Flower Without Flaws," and Jiang Yuyan, dressed in a dragon robe, was using the Little Fish as a tennis racket.

Li Bingbing took a sip of water. This drama had aired two months prior.

Although it has not yet been broadcast on satellite TV, it has already achieved excellent results on local TV stations in several regions. Since it has also sold online rights, it has generated considerable buzz online.

In addition to the recently popular "The World's Finest," Wang Pangzi's two martial arts dramas produced in mainland China have become huge hits.

Regardless of reputation, it certainly demonstrates his ability as a commercially successful director.

Wang Pangzi capitalized on the momentum by releasing another film, "Eight Great Heroes," which brought together many stars from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China. Li Bingbing also starred in it, playing the female lead.

It's said that the show also wants to cast Fan Xiaopang to capitalize on the popularity of the "Double Soldiers" series.

However, Fan Bingbing was filming "The Investiture of the Gods" and "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" at the time, and he was not available. In addition, the controversy between the two actors was quite intense, and it was inconvenient for them to appear together. Therefore, he did not accept the role.

However, according to Li Bingbing and her sister's speculation, Yan Li probably played a part in this.

The more popular a pair of pawns becomes, the more strained their relationship becomes, and the more valuable they are when displayed together.

As the mastermind and beneficiary behind the creation of the dual-arms rivalry, how could Yan Li bear to give this gimmick to someone else?

So Fatty Wang wanted to do it, but he ruined it, then snatched Fan Xiaopang away, cutting off Huayi's hopes. In the future, only he will have the opportunity to bring the two together again.

Once the "Double Soldiers" brand becomes more well-known, this one gimmick alone will be worth tens of millions.

Yan Li made no attempt to hide this.

I said before, half-jokingly and half-seriously, that normally kings don't meet, but once they do, the attention is off the charts, and it's a huge money-making opportunity. It would be a waste to make a TV series about it; it should be made into a commercial film to rake in a fortune.

Just as they were pondering this, the doorbell rang. Li Bingbing went to open the door, and Yan Li stepped in.

Li Bingbing couldn't hold back her anger: "You invited me to your house, but you weren't there?"

"What?"

Yan Li was a little embarrassed: "I don't usually live here, and besides, I didn't expect you to come so early. I thought it would be in the afternoon."

While talking, they looked for slippers, but there were too few available, and they didn't even know where the shoe cabinet was.

Li Bingbing helped him find it and also replaced a pair, while complaining that Yan Li's key was hidden too carelessly.

Aren't you afraid of being stolen?

Although the Wanquan Xinxin residential area is considered high-end in Haidian District and has relatively good security and theft prevention, theft in villa areas is not uncommon these days.

“I don’t live in this house much, there’s just some furniture and appliances, nothing to steal.”

Yan Li didn't take it seriously. Even if it was really stolen, the intelligence system could solve the case much faster than the police.

"Even if there are no thieves, it's not good if neighbors or someone rummages through your things. Be careful."

Li Bingbing is a public figure and is therefore quite sensitive about the privacy and security of her residence.

"No neighbors."

Yan Li explained, "On this floor, only my household is occupied; no one lives next door."

"There's no one here now, but what if someone moves in later?"

"Impossible, both sets are mine."

Li Bingbing: "???"

Yan Li took a key from the TV cabinet and led her to the next room to take a look. The room was about the same size, but it wasn't fully furnished; it only had plumbing, electrical work, doors, windows, and flooring installed.

“I originally only wanted to buy one unit, but the owner next door had business problems and was reselling it at a low price. I took it over for peace and quiet.”

"I originally wanted to combine the two units together, but I don't live here much, and it wouldn't be easy to sell later, so I just left it there."

Li Bingbing: "..."

Although the housing prices in Haidian are not as high as those in the inner four cities and Chaoyang, this community is close to the Summer Palace, Zhongguancun and Haidian Park, and there are several universities around it, so it is of a high standard. I estimate that the housing price will be at least several thousand yuan.

With both units combined, it'll easily reach 300 square meters, which would cost two to three million.

Such an expensive house, just sitting there unused most of the time, isn't that a bit too extravagant?

Is it extravagant?

Yan Li disagreed. He needed a private base, and a house worth two or three million was nothing to him. Besides, real estate could appreciate in value, right?

“If you two sisters have any spare money, you can buy a few houses in this area. There are many schools here, and the property value is high.”

Yan Li also casually revealed a small way to make money: he learned from the system that the real estate market in this area is expected to see considerable growth in the future.

Even without a system, it's clear that the surrounding area includes Zhongguancun, schools, scenic spots, and various mature amenities, indicating that it's being developed as a high-end community. It will definitely be one of the core areas in Haidian District in the future.

Yan Li mentioned it casually, but Li Bingbing took it seriously.

Although the two sisters might be able to analyze these things themselves, they might not be able to make up their minds after analyzing them.

Yan Li had too many business auras, and his insight and ability were always trusted by Li Bingbing and her sister. When he made his suggestion, the scales in Li Bingbing's heart tipped immediately.

Back in the fully furnished apartment, Li Bingbing quickly got down to business.

She's been worried about implicating Yan Li these past two days and hasn't been able to sleep well.

Yan Li pondered for a moment, then began to fabricate: "They haven't made a move yet, they're probably just trying to figure me out. They only have a few tricks up their sleeves to deal with me: smear me, sabotage my projects to make me lose money, or try to get me through official channels."

"Slinging mud at me would be too much of a fuss and I could easily retaliate. They're busy dealing with Orange Sky right now, so they might not have the energy or resources for that."

"When it comes to scheming projects, I have my own system. The investors I bring in just split the profits and have no real say. The companies I partner with aren't easy to deal with either. They don't have the ability to obstruct the issuance."

"Compared to their backgrounds, the easiest, yet most fatal, approach for me is to target the government: tax audits, audits, or even me and the people around me."

"..."

Yan Li was both fabricating and rehearsing in his mind.

Similar struggles are inevitable in the future; we'll run into these tactics sooner or later, and he might even use them on someone else.

Well, besides the above tactics, he can also use intelligence to launch targeted bombings and sow discord.

This inspiration came from his last time dealing with Song Zhude.

He exploited some secrets, and no one thought about the system; their first reaction was that there was a traitor among them.

Yan Li could use intelligence to spread counter-espionage. Even if he didn't incite infighting among the enemy, he could still create discord and wariness among them, thus crippling himself.

If this tactic is played cleverly, it could even force the other side to carry out a major internal purge.

After all, in a conflict between two sides, the greatest fear isn't that the enemy is stronger or weaker, but rather that a traitor might betray them from within...

Yan Li was getting really into his imagination, while Li Bingbing's face turned a little pale.

"It can't be that cruel, can it?"

"If I don't act ruthlessly, will I wait until I've recovered before challenging them? These two are smart men; they either don't make a move, or if they do, they'll crush them to death, or at the very least, leave them no chance to fight back."

"What should I do?"

Li Bingbing panicked a little. Before coming, she thought that even if Yan Li couldn't solve the problem, she could just suffer a loss and try her best to make up for it later.

Judging from the current situation, it seems they're going to fight to the death. If Yan Li loses her billions, even if the two sisters were to combine their wealth, it wouldn't be enough to cover the losses.

"Do not worry."

Yan Li realized he had gone a bit too far with his lies. If this girl ended up begging those two guys for forgiveness, things would get really funny. So he quickly tried to make amends.

“They are capable, but I am not one to be trifled with either. If we are caught off guard, we might suffer a great loss. Now that I have heard the news, the effect will be greatly reduced.”

“These two aren’t the type to act unilaterally. I’ve already given them a heads-up, and we’ll meet to talk later.”

Upon hearing this, Li Bingbing said, "Then I'll go with you."

"No need, just listen to my advice."

Yan Li displayed his confidence: "Don't worry, those two old codgers are just bullies who pick on the weak and fear the strong. They can't do anything to me."

Seeing his confidence, Li Bingbing felt slightly relieved, but her expression was complicated: "I'm really sorry to trouble you this time."

If the two sisters hadn't used Yan Li as a scapegoat to threaten Huayi Brothers, Yan Li wouldn't have had to confront the Wang brothers.

"It's not that. I've said it several times. This isn't just your problem. You're the trigger for this explosion. And Xiao Fan is also involved. Besides, we're not on the same path. It was bound to happen sooner or later."

Instead of taking credit, Yan Li comforted Li Bingbing, which made her feel even more guilty and moved.

Speaking of which, Yan Li has been helping the two sisters ever since he met them.

The reward they demanded was simply a role in "Happy Seven Fairies".

As for coordinating with the two soldiers for publicity, although she did indeed boost Fan Xiaopang's career quite a bit and also helped "Happy Seven Fairies".

However, she herself has also benefited a lot. Her current exposure and popularity are inseparable from Yan Li's planning, which is a win-win situation.

Well, I'm stuffed, plus being piled on top of that bastard and Fan Xiaopang once more, but he also promised not to move his sister Li Xue.

Thinking about it this way, Li Bingbing felt that he owed Yan Li a lot, and was even a little greedy.

No matter how many benefits Fan Xiaopang received, she was still working for Yan Li in a real way. She only took advantage of him without contributing anything, and this time she almost caused Yan Li to suffer a big setback.

Li Bingbing felt increasingly ashamed: "I will fully cooperate with the production you mentioned. If that doesn't work, I'll arrange another one for you, and I'll make sure you're satisfied."

"There's no rush for the play."

Yan Li put the matter aside after seeing that Li Bingbing had agreed to participate in the film, and began to examine her stockings.

"You mentioned repaying a favor last time, what exactly do you mean by repaying it?"

Seeing his appearance, Li Bingbing felt much better. Since she had come to him today and even dressed up specially, she had expected this.

That scoundrel is a womanizer. She doesn't have his money or resources, so besides helping him make movies, this is the only way she can compensate him.

Of course, Li Bingbing herself was not opposed to it, and even had some expectations.

Although she felt somewhat ashamed when they fought side-by-side last time, Yan Li's valiant performance left a very deep impression on her, and she couldn't help but reminisce about it from time to time.

Li Bingbing is also in her thirties, and her needs are considerable.

Yan Li's identity, temperament, appearance, figure, and abilities, coupled with their relationship, made him a near-perfect... partner for her.

"You decide how to repay it, and that's how you repay it."

A woman in her thirties who has seen and experienced much is more open-minded than a young girl, and Li Bingbing, with the boldness of a Northeastern girl, is even more... cheerful.

Yan Li was very satisfied. While the younger sisters were indeed beautiful and adorable, sometimes it was the older sister who truly knew how to care for others…

...

Li Bingbing left in the morning and didn't return home until 11 p.m. She opened the door quietly, not even daring to turn on the light, and was about to slip on her shoes and go inside when she heard a muffled thud from the sofa.

"Sister, you are back."

"hold head high."

Li Bingbing responded guiltily and turned to walk towards the bedroom: "I'm tired after a long day, I'm going to sleep now."

However, with a click, Li Xue turned on the living room light, then looked at her sister, her eyes slowly reddening.

She was no longer wearing stockings, and the neckline of her dress was a bit loose. Her complexion was rosy but slightly tired.

Li Bingbing subconsciously straightened her clothes, somewhat unable to look her younger sister in the eye.

No way, you guessed it, didn't you?

Li Bingbing had always wanted to confront her sister about this matter and put an end to her feelings for Yan Li.

But she was afraid that her younger sister would get angry and the sisters would fall out, so she couldn't find a suitable opportunity.

In addition, she also had her own selfish reasons. After the matter was made clear, her sister gave up the idea, and it was not easy for her to meet with Yan Li in secret.

Li Bingbing was somewhat reluctant to let go, so she kept putting it off, planning to wait until she got tired of him before making a move. She even convinced herself that she was keeping an eye on Yan Li and keeping her promise to Li Xue.

If it were just for Li Xue's sake, Li Bingbing would have accepted being misunderstood by his sister. But when he added his own selfish motives, he became less considerate.

So it's a bit hard to face my sister. Today, being caught red-handed by Li Xue made me even more guilty.

However, Li Bingbing was wrong. When Li Xue saw this scene, she thought that Li Bingbing had done something she did not want to see. Seeing how badly she was "tortured", she couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

Li Bingbing: "..."

It was indeed quite "miserable". Last time, with Fan Xiaopang joining forces, although they were completely defeated, it was still within acceptable limits.

This time, he challenged Yan Li to a duel and promised Yan Li to go all out. When he got home, his legs were so weak that he couldn't drive, so Yan Li personally drove him back.

They say thirty is like a wolf, forty like a tiger, but you can't escape running into a real, earthly god of misfortune...

Feeling embarrassed and unable to explain, he planned to make amends later. After a few simple words of comfort, Li Bingbing, somewhat unsteady on her feet, retreated back to her bedroom.

Seeing this, Li Xue became even more distressed and angry. She returned to her bedroom, thought for a moment, and then sent a text message to Yan Li.

"You have a wide network of connections, could you help me investigate something?"

Yan Li hadn't slept. Upon seeing this, he thought there was something wrong with Li Bingbing's team, so he immediately replied to inquire.

Find out who my sister has been hanging out with lately. Negotiations at her company are at an impasse, and she said she'd ask someone for help, but I don't think that's reliable. Could you help me find out more?

Li Xue didn't dare to say it outright, but hinted at it indirectly. Yan Li was silent for a moment, then sent a message saying "Okay".

【Thank you】

Li Xue was very touched. Yan Li and the two sisters did not have any deep-seated interests involved, but she never hesitated to help them.

My sister always brings up his womanizing ways, but are men who aren't womanizers always reliable when it really matters?
If she had gone with Yan Li, this might not have happened. Given Yan Li's personality, he would definitely have stood up for the two sisters if her sister had been bullied.

It's been a long time! Let me treat you to a meal after I'm done with this busy period, as a way of thanking you for your help to my sister and me during this time.

"..."

On the way back to Xinxin Home, Yan Li looked at the text messages on his phone but didn't reply for a moment.

Let's just leave it at that; Li and Fan won't be checking the accounts anyway.

However, Li Xue is now a bit hesitant to provoke her, both to keep his promise and to understand Li Bingbing's sensitivity to this matter.

They're sisters, completely different from Shuangbing. If he messes things up, Li Bingbing could really kill him...

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The next day, Yi'an Film and Television

Yan Li arrived at the office, but before he could even sit down, Hu Ya knocked on the door.

"Boss, Yu Zheng is here."

"Let him in."

A moment later, Yu Zheng, wearing glasses, stepped in and said, "Hello, Mr. Yan."

"sit down."

Yan Li got up and sat down on the sofa. Compared to last time, he now paid more attention to this person.

[Monthly News Report X: "Beauty's Rival in Palace" is a huge hit; award-winning screenwriter and producer Yu Zheng discusses the controversies surrounding it...]

Last time, Yan Li discovered that this person was very good at uncovering melodramatic love triangles, which inevitably caused controversy, but also made it easy for them to become popular, making them a veritable "magical pen".

The monthly intelligence reports further confirm this, proving that he is a "rough gem".

However, Yu Zheng is not yet mature enough. At least his work "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty" is somewhat pretentious and affected, and the influence of other people's works is quite obvious.

Yan Li doesn't mind the controversy, but plagiarism is another matter; it's too damaging to his reputation.

Even if you want to learn from others, at least do it in a more sophisticated way.

Imitation and plagiarism are very common in the film and television industry. If the framework and some character settings are similar, it is absolutely not plagiarism. Yu Zheng is not a newcomer and can easily make the traces less obvious.

Therefore, Yan Li sent the script of "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty" back for rewriting and deleted those sensitive plots.

Yu Zheng was fairly obedient, which is the norm in the screenwriting industry; it would be unusual not to change things.

After the script was revised, although it still had traces of "War and Beauty", it was far from plagiarism; at most, it was just following the trend.

There are too many similar situations in the film and television industry. Even if there are some controversies, they are generally harmless.

After all, if we take it too seriously, "War and Beauty," being a Qing Dynasty drama, is also considered following the trend...

However, because the later "Legend of Yang Yuhuan" involved some palace intrigue, Yan Li let Fan Xiaopang choose the martial arts theme "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch", and the "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty" project was shelved.

Yu Zheng was somewhat unwilling to give up, so he took matters into his own hands and tried to win it over.

This guy really has some connections; he not only persuaded the higher-ups in the film and television department to speak on his behalf, but even Fan Xiaopang put in a good word for him.

Yan Li can also re-evaluate the drama "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty". This time when he returned to Beijing, he asked Yu Zheng to come and talk about the project.

Yu Zheng had clearly made ample preparations and even gave a special report.

Having been with the company for so long, he knew that Yan Li wasn't the kind of person who put on a show, especially when it came to film and television projects. Yan Li valued commercial returns and company profits a lot, so that was his main focus.

In the current TV drama market, Qing Dynasty themes are an indispensable part.

Many popular films and television series are set in the Qing Dynasty, which has garnered a wide influence and market base among audiences.

Besides the popular notion of Qing Dynasty loyalists and remnants, there are several other key reasons why the film and television industry is so keen on Qing Dynasty themes: abundant historical materials, following trends, fictionalization, and censorship.

Abundant historical materials mean abundant source material, easier adaptation, and greater public influence.

Following trends means that once the market has been cultivated, the upper and lower limits are guaranteed, and film and television companies that want to make money will definitely tend to favor this subject matter.

The two most crucial aspects are fictionalization and censorship.

Many dynasties are difficult to change. Some fictionalized and secret historical dramas contain some degree of alteration or even slander, which can easily cause controversy. However, it is much better to set them in the Qing Dynasty.

Because of modern history, the Qing Dynasty was like a spittoon, where anything dirty and smelly could be poured in without any problem.

For example, in "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty," various concubines fall in love and cheat on the emperor. This might not be acceptable in other dynasties, but since the background is the Qing Dynasty, most viewers accept it well.

The review process is relatively relaxed; as long as it doesn't involve any sensitive elements, it generally won't be blocked.

For various reasons, Qing Dynasty themes have become an important segment of the current TV drama market, with Qing Dynasty palace dramas being particularly popular.

It's said that 99% of male actors have shaved their heads, which shows how popular this subject matter is.

Therefore, Yu Zheng believes that the market prospects of "The Palace of the Qing Dynasty" are very good, even better than "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch".

There are too many martial arts films on the market now. The original novel of "The White-Haired Witch" is not well-known, the plot is old-fashioned, and its selling point is Fan Bingbing himself. It is far less commercially valuable than "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty".

Furthermore, he believed that "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty" could promote people.

"The White-Haired Witch" only highlights Fan Xiaopang, maybe adding a male lead at most, but "The Palace of Qing Dynasty" has several characters with highlights. Just look at "War and Beauty," which promotes several characters at once.

"..."

Seemingly worried that Yan Li would use the funding from "The White-Haired Witch" to refute him, Yu Zheng later turned his attention to the drama and planned to replace it.

With the company's current funds and personnel, it would be quite good to prepare for two TV series.

Yan Li himself starred in "The Legend of Xue Rengui," which he dared not touch. If he ruined "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch," then there would be hope for "The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty."

Of course, he knew this drama was meant to promote Fan Bingbing, but he could have just brought him into "The Palace of Qing Dynasty".

This drama is a Qing Dynasty palace drama, and the female lead is the absolute protagonist. It is no less impressive than "The White-Haired Witch".

Yu Zheng went on and on, and Yan Li pondered for a while, but did not give a clear answer, only saying that he would think about it when he got back.

Feeling anxious and uncertain, Yu Zheng left Yan Li's office, realizing he couldn't just sit and wait for news; he had to find a way.

Fan Xiaopang is the best breakthrough point, but he dares not get too close, otherwise it may cause misunderstandings and backfire.

Yu Zheng thought for a long time, and when he saw Zhang Songwen coming to the company, his eyes lit up.

How could I forget these guys? If they all spoke together, they'd be half as good as Fan Xiaopang.

Moreover, they are close to President Yan and know a lot. If they can get information about one or two other key figures, it will be a new breakthrough.

Yu Zheng smiled and went up to Zhang Songwen to exchange pleasantries, praising his acting skills and trying to get closer to him.

...

Yan Li neither cared nor paid attention to any underhanded dealings Yu Zheng might make.

When you reach a certain position, and many people can gain huge benefits from you, countless people will try to please you, study you, and scheme against you.

A significant proportion of the daily intelligence that Yan Li is currently triggering involves how the people behind him are trying every means to achieve their own goals through him.

Because there are too many, some unimportant and less overlapping ones are ignored by the system, otherwise even if it were made into a compilation, it wouldn't be able to trigger them all.

Yan Li now understands why those emperors and bigwigs are all inherently suspicious.

Human nature is fickle. When the vast majority of people interact with you with ulterior motives, and you don't know what they're up to, you can only adopt a conservative and defensive mindset.

Over time, even good people can be driven insane by this!
However, while seeing through things can save some trouble, it also has its drawbacks. Too many negative thoughts and emotions can be unpleasant to bear.

Therefore, Yan Li often tries to relieve and release stress in order to avoid causing psychological problems for himself.

Qin Lan was a haven for Yan Li. She had the fewest distracting thoughts among all the women, and her heart was soft and delicate. She gave Yan Li the greatest care and tolerance.

When Yan Li is feeling depressed and down, I really enjoy being with her; it feels very therapeutic.

However, recently someone has emerged who is trying to steal Qin Lan from Yan Li.

Yan Li was helpless against the other party; Qin Lan protected her fiercely, and Yan Li had no chance to make a move.

Guanghuali

Yan Li opened the door and heard two barks. He changed his shoes and went into the living room to see Qin Lan playing with the white teddy bear dog again.

"Be good, don't move, Mommy will put the medicine on you."

Upon seeing Yan Li, Qin Lan patted the dog's head and said happily, "Look, Daddy's back."

"Wang Wang."

Yan Li: "..."

If Wang Ou knew he suddenly had a puppy brother, his expression would probably be priceless...

Qin Lan's dog son was a stray dog ​​that she had picked up on the street not long ago.

It is said that the two had met three times, and each time the Teddy dog ​​was very obedient to her, following her all the way to the neighborhood before they parted ways.

Qin Lan felt that the dog was intelligent and that she had a connection with it, so she adopted it. She didn't mind that the dog had a skin condition and applied medicine to it every day.

They usually cuddled together at home and took each other out, which made even Yan Li feel a bit neglected, making him really want to throw this thing away and go back to wandering.

Well, Yan Li and Qin Lan have two different views on raising dogs.

Qin Lan kept the dog as a pet to keep her company and relieve her boredom.

Moreover, she had a puppy that she lost when she was a child, so there is still some emotional attachment to it.

Yan Li grew up in the countryside and truly cared for dogs. He kept them chained up in the yard to guard the house, and as long as they were fed, they were fine.

There are some feelings involved, but not much, and certainly not to the point of considering him a son.

He didn't object to Qin Lan keeping a dog, but he felt it should be a useful one, like one that would bark if a stranger barged in.

But this little rascal Qin Lan raised, people say, is so intimidating to bad guys that even a larger rat might not be able to beat it.

However, Qin Lan doted on him so much that Yan Li just went along with it.

After all, Dong Xuan has Guan Yue, her inseparable best friend, while Qin Lan doesn't have such a good friend. Moreover, due to her profession, they rarely see each other, so having a dog for company is not bad.

"Once its skin is a bit better, I'll take it to a pet store to have it neutered, so it won't go into heat and bark and cause a ruckus. It's also a hassle to raise a litter of puppies."

However, Yan Li still made a condition, which Qin Lan found somewhat reluctant to accept, but she did not object.

She had inquired about neutering before when she was getting her dog vaccinated and buying skin medication. She learned that neutering would extend a dog's lifespan, reduce some illnesses, and make it more docile and obedient.

This isn't just true for dogs; it's the same for other mammals. Data shows that male sterilization can extend lifespan by up to 50%...

Looking into Qin Lan's eyes, Yan Li felt a chill run down his spine. He took a step back without making a sound and warned her sternly.

"What do you want to do?!"

Qin Lan slapped her head. Her mind was muddled. She had castrated Yan Li, so what would she use to have a child... Ugh, what would she use to have a child? She couldn't possibly treat a dog like her own son.

She had calmed down, but Yan Li was still a little shaken.

What's wrong with these women? Did they provoke themselves too much?

Last time, Dong Xuan threatened to poison him, but this time Qin Lan is even more ruthless, disregarding his happiness for the rest of his life.

No, I need to keep a lower profile in the future and not be too arrogant. The system has a delay after all. What if someone gets jealous one day and acts impulsively, and then... well, all the money I've made is for nothing...

(End of this chapter)