Rebirth and Conquest

After returning home, Chen Yan did not go straight to his bedroom. He had embarrassed his mother so much this time, and she was busy and didn't have time to deal with him. He didn't know how she would deal with him when she got back.

Chen Yan sat on the sofa in the living room waiting for Chen Lirong. Chen Lirong came back very late today. As soon as Chen Yan saw her, she stood up and, before Chen Lirong could speak, said with her head down, "I'm sorry, Mom, I've disappointed you."

Chen Lirong, who was already tired and annoyed, felt powerless when she saw Chen Yan's unambitious state. She didn't even want to talk anymore. She just told Chen Yan to talk less and study more in the future, and then she didn't say anything more. However, she still insisted on letting Chen Yan go to the school she arranged.

Chen Yan nodded obediently until his mother said, "Go to sleep," before returning to his bedroom.

Watching Chen Yan's departing figure, Chen Lirong couldn't help but press her forehead wearily and slump onto the sofa.

The day after attending the party, Chen Yan was summoned by Yan Haobo, who ostensibly wanted to have some fun. In reality, Chen Yan knew that since Yan Haobo had already seen him, how could he let him off easily without "torturing" him a bit? Chen Yan was well aware of this, so he waited at home early in the morning. In the evening, Yan Haobo sent someone to find him and announce that he needed to see him. Then, Chen Yan went there, pretending that he "did not dare to disobey".

Chen Yan followed the people to a place called "Night Fragrance." Actually, Chen Yan was very familiar with this place. It was a place Yan Haobo often came to play. In his previous life, Chen Yan often followed Yan Haobo, but it was all because Chen Yan begged and pleaded. Yan Haobo had a group of buddies and brothers who often hung out together. Chen Yan really wanted to get into their circle, but Yan Haobo looked down on him, treating him like a lapdog, not even as good as a follower. His brothers also treated him as a joke.

On the second floor of "Night Fragrance", there was a private room specially prepared for Yan Haobo. When Chen Yan was brought there, the room was already full of people. In addition to Yan Haobo and his group of buddies, there were also some handsome men and beautiful women who came to keep them company.

At this moment, Chen Yan was standing in this private room, like a monkey on display, being looked up and down by the people inside.

"Tsk tsk, it was too dark to see clearly yesterday, but looking at her again today, she's really quite good-looking." Qi Wenqing clicked his tongue, a hint of amazement on his face, and beckoned to Chen Yan: "Come, come, come sit down. We're all here to have fun, don't just stand there."

Chen Yan stood still, and Yan Haobo glanced at him, saying indifferently, "Young Master Qi is calling you, didn't you hear him? Do you expect Young Master Qi to come and invite you in person?"

Chen Yan had no choice but to walk over, but the sofas were all full of people, and there was no place for him to sit. However, Qi Wenqing quickly stood up, put his arm around Chen Yan's shoulder, and squeezed onto the sofa together. He didn't forget to say at the end, "Second Young Master, don't always be so cold. Look how scared you are."

"Young Master Qi, who is this young man?" The girl sitting on Qi Wenqing's other side asked with a smile. "I don't think I've seen him before. Seeing how interested you are, could he be your new love interest?"

Qi Wenqing was quite pleased with himself and did not deny it: "It's normal for someone as charming as me to have a few female confidantes."

"Qi Wenqing, don't say I didn't warn you." Yan Haobo shot him a look and said coolly, "It's fine to play around, but don't play around with everything."

Qi Wenqing's face stiffened, and he waved his hand in disappointment: "Fine, fine, do whatever you want, I'll play with someone else, okay?" As he spoke, he let go of Chen Yan's shoulder, put his arm around the other girl, and started teasing her.

Chen Yan was initially quite unhappy about being hugged by Qi Wenqing, but Yan Haobo's words actually helped him out. So he sat there unattended, and soon everyone else went back to playing and making noise, and the atmosphere returned to what it was like before Chen Yan arrived.

However, Yan Haobo wouldn't let Chen Yan sit there so easily. Soon, he found something for Chen Yan to do. He asked Chen Yan to get some wine and then told Chen Yan that since he was here, he should give a gift and asked Chen Yan to toast each of his buddies.

Chen Yan would never go around toasting everyone. Alcohol would numb him, and Chen Yan preferred to be sober. He knew better than anyone that drinking could lead to trouble, and besides, he really couldn't hold his liquor.

Yan Haobo was clearly displeased that Chen Yan dared to disobey orders. He kicked Chen Yan without hesitation, sending her crashing to the ground. Chen Yan did not retaliate or drink the wine. However, after kicking Chen Yan, Yan Haobo probably felt a little better and excused Chen Yan from offering a toast.

So, Yan Haobo and his friends continued playing, while Chen Yan stood by like a servant. The young men who came to play already looked down on Chen Yan because of Yan Haobo, and the others who were there to play with her also became less respectful to Chen Yan after seeing this situation.

It wasn't until late at night that Chen Yan was allowed to go home. Those of Yan Haobo and the others who could drive did so, while those who couldn't were driven away. Chen Yan hadn't brought any money with her when she arrived, nor did she have a car, so she had to walk home.

Chen Yan didn't mind walking home; it would be a good opportunity to enjoy the night breeze and clear her head.

As Chen Yan was walking down the street, his phone suddenly rang. After taking out his phone and answering, Chen Yan maintained his polite tone: "Hello, Mr. Di, what's the matter so late?"

"I------." Di Wenjin's voice came from the other side, somewhat hesitant.

"Sir, please tell me what's wrong. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Could you lend me some money right now?" Di Wenjin asked, pausing several times before finally finishing her sentence, clearly embarrassed.

"Of course, sir. I happen to be out and can deliver it to you." Chen Yan's tone didn't change much. After hanging up, he immediately dialed another number: "Minghui, where are you now? Send me some money right away."

Perhaps it was just a coincidence. At that moment, Yan Minghui wasn't looking for women, but he was with a man. In business, social engagements are inevitable, and this client was someone who liked to play around with men. After finishing his business with that client, Yan Minghui was brought here. When he saw that it was Chen Yan's call, he immediately jumped up in alarm. No way! How could Chen Yan's call be so accurate? He was caught red-handed as soon as he went out. Fortunately, he hadn't drunk much this time, so Yan Minghui didn't ask why and quickly replied, "Okay, okay, I'll go transfer the money to you right away."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Minghui wiped his face and made a decision in his heart: he would never come to such a place again. In this way, without Chen Yan's knowledge, he unintentionally became a good family man.

After making the call, Chen Yan rushed to Di Wenjin's house. However, Di Wenjin had already been evicted. His lease had expired long ago, but he had no money to pay the rent, so the landlord kicked him out overnight. When Chen Yan found Di Wenjin, he was sitting on a bench on the street, looking pitiful and miserable.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Di. It was my oversight that left you sleeping on the streets." Chen Yan looked remorseful as soon as she saw Di Wenjin, repeatedly saying it was her mistake.

Upon seeing this, Di Wenjin was deeply moved. Indeed, a little help during difficult times is especially easy to remember. Chen Yan found a hotel for Di Wenjin, transferred money to him, and then went back.

When Chen Yan arrived home, it was already late at night. However, Chen Lirong was still awake. After all, she was Chen Yan's mother. How could Yan Haobo be completely at ease letting Chen Yan go out?

When Chen Lirong saw Chen Yan enter the room, she was genuinely surprised. It wasn't because Chen Yan was so late, but because Chen Yan looked so disheveled. Her clothes were wrinkled, her hair was messy, and her face looked pitiful, battered by wind and rain. There was even a footprint on her body. "Yan Haobo actually hit her so hard!" Chen Lirong immediately thought, attributing all the "harm" to Yan Haobo.

"Mom, you're not asleep yet?" Chen Yan said softly as she walked over to Chen Lirong.

"Yes," Chen Lirong nodded, her eyes softening considerably, perhaps because Chen Yan looked so pitiful.

Chen Yan walked up to Chen Lirong and stopped, saying accusingly, "Mom, I really don't want to study here anymore. I'd rather go to H University. If I stay here, Young Master Yan and his gang won't let me off the hook." His words, coupled with his expression, made even the usually strong-willed Chen Lirong find it difficult to refuse.

"Don't talk nonsense." Chen Lirong scolded, not with much severity, but with a hint of pity. She was silent for a while, but finally wavered.

Chen Lirong has just been promoted to director, and her position is not very stable. The Yan family members are also very dissatisfied with her. Moreover, she originally wanted Chen Yan to come and make her look good, but she didn't expect that she would not only fail to make Chen Yan look good, but would also become a laughing stock.

"If you don't want to be here, then don't be. When you go to H University, remember to study hard. If there's a chance in the future, Mom will bring you back." Chen Lirong said helplessly in the end.

When Chen Yan left, Chen Lirong didn't come to see him off. Assistant Tang took him to the station, gave him a few words of advice, and then went back.

As soon as Assistant Tang left, Chen Yan also left the station and found Yan Minghui, who was already waiting there. Then the two of them went to pick up Di Wenjin.

After the three met, Chen Yan introduced them, and the two shook hands and said things like "Hello, hello" and "Nice to meet you."

"Alright, now that we know each other, let's get in the car and talk as we drive," Chen Yan said. Then the three of them got in the car and headed straight back.

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