Chapter 991: Cannot Be Forced

Chen Yu supported him, letting him lean against the wall, then casually dialed an emergency number.

"Let's go, the ambulance will be here in a moment." Chen Yu squeezed Ye Qingning's hand and led her away.

"Chen Yu, what exactly is wrong with him?" Ye Qingning looked back at Wu Zhangbo with every step, looking at Chen Yu with some surprise.

"His wife, Meng Huiyu, was in a car accident a few years ago and became a vegetable. You know about this, right?" Chen Yu asked.

"I know about that. Wasn't his wife cured by an expert later on? That expert... was it you?" Ye Qingning was startled and couldn't help but look up at Chen Yu.

"She was saved, but inside her body was someone else—a powerful Dharma Cultivator from a thousand years ago," Chen Yu said. "This person is named Chi Xiao. It was her soul traveling to the modern era that caused Meng Huiyu to wake up."

"But her consciousness didn't belong here at all. She is a true Dharma Cultivator; in her heart, there is only the Heavenly Great Dao, not the love between men and women. The real Meng Huiyu has perhaps already entered Reincarnation and can never be found again."

"So, that Dharma Cultivator has left him now?" Ye Qingning asked.

"Yes. She tried to accept modern life, and she tried to make herself an ordinary person, but she couldn't do it," Chen Yu shook his head slightly and said. "Because she simply doesn't belong to this world. Her Dao Heart belongs to the Great Dao."

"I understand," Ye Qingning nodded slightly and said. "But is there really no other way? Wu Zhangbo is a devoted man; the affection between him and his wife was something everyone in the circle envied."

"There is no way. The gap between a human and a Dharma Cultivator is as vast as the distance between heaven and earth. They are two worlds apart," Chen Yu said.

"Then, is there such a gap between you and me?" Ye Qingning asked.

"There is," Chen Yu said indifferently. "But don't worry, at least until you go through the normal cycle of life, aging, sickness, and death, I will not leave. Because in this lifetime, I am still an ordinary person; at the very least, I must accompany the people around me through this life."

"That's good then." Ye Qingning looked back at Chen Yu, a hint of a smile gradually widening on her lips.

He Group, President's office.

"The new project plan has been shelved?" He Lingyun's brows furrowed slightly. "Do you know the reason?"

"Just because our Prince beat up the grandson of the Old Master of the Hu Family," Mu Xi said with some helplessness. "And he didn't hold back this time."

"How could my son hit someone? That's nonsense, right?" He Lingyun was clearly being protective of her own.

"Yes, I also thought how could that be possible, but many people saw it, and it happened at a Prince Party gathering," Mu Xi sighed and said. "So, there's nothing that can be done."

"Alright then," He Lingyun said with a bitter smile. "Later, help me make an appointment with Minister Hu of the Energy Department; I will talk to him in person."

"In a few days, perhaps. He is currently in a fit of rage and won't see anyone, let alone you," Mu Xi said.

"Then make an appointment with Old Master Hu. If that doesn't work, make an appointment with Minister Li of the Ministry of Commerce. Our plan cannot be shelved; once we are a step behind others, we won't be able to seize the market opportunity," He Lingyun said.

"Alright, I'll think of a way," Mu Xi nodded thoughtfully.

"No need to think of a way, I will solve this matter." The door opened, and Chen Yu walked in.

"You finally returned, and the moment you did, you caused such a big disaster," He Lingyun glared at him.

"Mainly because that brat deserved a beating. Don't worry, I will solve this matter myself. By tomorrow morning at the latest, the Hu Family will obediently stamp the project proposal and deliver it to the He Group headquarters in person, and they will also designate our He Group as the Energy Department's primary partner."

"Prince, why do I feel like you're bragging?" Mu Xi glanced at Chen Yu.

"You'll know soon enough if I'm bragging, haha," Chen Yu laughed heartily. "Don't worry, there will be results tomorrow."

"Good, I knew my son would have a way," He Lingyun laughed heartily.

Chen Yu left the room, turned, and called Gu Ping: "Gu Ping, is Old Gu in Jing? I want to go visit him."

"The Old Master is in Jing. I'm married, and you're not even home to find me," Gu Ping's tone was somewhat resentful.

"This... well, sorry about that. I was in the west on some important business," Chen Yu said somewhat awkwardly. "Don't worry, when you have a son, I will definitely make it up to you."

"My grandfather is at the sanatorium; you can go there. I'm currently on my honeymoon," Gu Ping laughed.

"Congratulations," Chen Yu chuckled. Gu Ping, that brat, was a hundred percent reluctant when he was first told to get married, but after finding someone he truly clicked with, he now seems quite content.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yu headed straight for the sanatorium.

Originally, the policy at Shengjing Sanatorium was that idlers were not allowed to enter, but Chen Yu was different. He could get in just by showing his face, as Old Gu had given instructions. The guards let him through immediately; there were probably very few people who could enjoy such treatment at the sanatorium.

Old Gu's spirit was still quite good. A centenarian, he was still full of energy and could even get up every morning to jog a lap; his spirit was better than some young people's.

"Little Chen, you never visit without a reason. Tell me, what's the matter this time?" Old Gu said with a chuckle.

"Old Gu, you have eyes like torches. Can't I just come over to sit and chat with you?" Chen Yu was caught between laughter and tears.

"I'm afraid you don't have the time. You went to Dragon Breath a few days ago, and your name has already spread within Dragon Breath," Old Gu laughed heartily.

"Spread in Dragon Breath? What's going on?" Chen Yu was slightly stunned. He knew people from the lower pavilions of Dragon Breath, but he had definitely never been to the Dragon Breath headquarters. How could his name have spread there?

"When you went to the west, did you beat someone up?" Old Gu asked.

"That's true, I beat up a guy who was arrogant and full of himself," Chen Yu smiled. "Is it because of that?"

"Yes, that guy's uncle has some status in Dragon Breath and directly said he wanted to arrest you. As a result, the heads of the Heaven War Pavilion and the Five Elements Pavilion turned against him, leaving that brat in a difficult position within Dragon Breath. When I went there, they were arguing about your case," Old Gu laughed heartily. "After all these years, you are the first person to cause internal strife within Dragon Breath."

"Just because of that? That guy deserved the beating. If I see him again, I'll dare to beat him again. He's useless, his eyes light up whenever he sees a girl," Chen Yu sneered.

He was telling the truth. That brat Zhou Yuan was a piece of trash who was good for nothing; Chen Yu not killing him was already being polite.