Chen Lanyi shot Li Wanji a hateful glare, then turned around and headed to the bathroom. Once inside, she untied the knot of her dress and soon stripped off all her clothes. Standing naked in front of the mirror, she admired her fair, flawless body, but before long, tears silently rolled down her cheeks.
“Ugh…” she sobbed. Clear tears pooled at the corners of her eyes. “Brother… what should I do…” she murmured.
She turned on the shower and began rinsing her body. After washing up, she soaked in the bathtub. Her mind was overwhelmed with thoughts—because she knew, with her brother having just ascended, it was impossible for him to return so quickly.
“What should I do now…” she muttered while scratching her hair and burying her face against her knees, sinking into the water. “Maybe I should just drown myself.”
But the next second she shook her head. “No, if that bastard didn’t get me, he’ll definitely go after the sisters instead!”
“Fine… I’ll treat it like being bitten by a dog. As long as I wait until Brother comes back, I’ll be free.”
Very quickly, Chen Lanyi collected herself. She stood up, drained the bathtub, dried her body, and wrapped herself in a white bathrobe.
Meanwhile, in her fragrant bedroom, Li Wanji lay on the bed playing with his phone, completely relaxed. He wasn’t in a rush—tonight, he was determined to have this stunning girl.
With a soft click, the door opened. Chen Lanyi walked in timidly, wrapped in a white bathrobe. Her long hair was still dripping wet, her face pale and tinged with red. Even without makeup, her exquisite beauty remained breathtaking.
“So beautiful,” Li Wanji praised. For a moment, he was completely dazed.
“Come here.”
Chen Lanyi slowly walked toward him. Li Wanji sat up and raised his hand to touch her damp hair. With a rush of true Qi, her hair instantly dried.
“Take off your bathrobe,” Li Wanji said.
Trembling, Chen Lanyi reached up and untied the belt. With a soft rustle, the bathrobe slipped to the floor.
Her flawless body was laid bare before Li Wanji’s eyes.
She was beautiful—too beautiful.
That night, Li Wanji was truly satisfied.
…
The next morning, it was already 10 a.m. when he woke up. The beautiful girl in his arms was still asleep.
Looking at her perfect face and peaceful sleeping posture, Li Wanji couldn’t help but sigh. Even in sleep, she was unbelievably elegant.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for taking the Child of Destiny’s sister, Chen Lanyi. You’ve completed the first step of revenge.]
[Main Quest Activated: Revenge.]
[Reward Obtained: Beauty Cream Formula.]
[Reward Obtained: Cultivation +1.]
With a subtle sound, a change surged through his dantian. In the next moment, he stepped into the Foundation Establishment Realm.
“Huh? I’ve reached the Foundation Establishment Realm already?” Li Wanji was stunned. He didn’t expect to break through so easily.
You had to know—Chen Fan had fought and bled in the Ancient Martial World for so many years, and he had only just reached the late Foundation Establishment Realm.
“Ahhh…” Li Wanji stretched lazily and let out a comfortable howl.
He had lived as a single dog in his past life for so many years. Who would’ve thought that after reincarnating, he’d get to taste a campus belle of such otherworldly beauty?
Bliss!
“Mmm…”
Chen Lanyi stirred from his noise. Her beautiful eyes opened slowly, full of confusion. She blinked her long lashes, then turned her head to see the naked man beside her. In that moment, everything from last night came rushing back to her.
Tears welled up again. “Sob sob…” She pulled the blanket over her face, covering her flushed cheeks as she cried quietly.
She had never even been in a relationship… and now…
“Alright, what are you crying for? You cried last night, and now you’re crying again. Besides, I was really gentle with you, wasn’t I? You seemed to enjoy it plenty yourself,” Li Wanji said with a slight smirk.
“Get lost!” Chen Lanyi grabbed a pillow and threw it at him.
“You’re not going to school today. Stay home and rest. I have things to do,” Li Wanji said as he placed the pillow back and began getting dressed.
After getting dressed and heading downstairs, he went to the kitchen and made a few simple dishes and a pot of pork offal congee. After breakfast with his sister, they both left the house.
A while later, a small head peeked out from the stairwell. Once she confirmed no one was around, Chen Lanyi limped out. Entering the kitchen, she saw the congee and couldn’t help but swallow.
“Hmph, this guy is clearly up to no good. I’m not eating what he cooked!”
“But I’m so hungry… fine, just this once. I’ll never eat his food again!”
…
Ancient Street. Outside the gate of Houpo Herbal Garden.
Hong Yue and Hou Zi were already waiting there.
“Boss, why did you call us here?” Hong Yue asked, confused.
“Didn’t you say you were short on money? I’ve found a way to make money,” Li Wanji said with a slight smile. “Let’s go inside.”
Houpo Herbal Garden was run by the Mo family of Mingyun City. It had the most complete collection of Chinese medicinal herbs in the entire city. Even if you wanted thousand-year-old ginseng, the Mo family could get it for you. Things like tiger bones, rhino horns, bear fat—those were even more common.
Soon, Li Wanji picked out a batch of herbs and prepared to make a purchase.
“Hong Yue, pay up.”
Hong Yue froze. “Boss, I don’t have any money.”
“You’ve been gold panning all these years. Don’t tell me you didn’t save anything,” Li Wanji stared at her.
Hong Yue shook her head and blinked, clearly unwilling to open her wallet.
“If you keep stalling, I won’t take you along when I get rich.”
Li Wanji was growing impatient.
“Fine…” Hong Yue took out her phone. After checking, she gasped. “Over 40,000 yuan?!”
Heavens!
She had managed to save a few hundred thousand over the years, but spending 40,000 yuan all at once still made her heart ache.
“Alright, looking at your pained expression, let me tell you—if this formula works, we’ll be among the top few on the global rich list!” Li Wanji said, painting them a rosy future.
“Brother, is this medicine for treating cancer?” Li Qinglan asked in surprise.
“Not quite. You’ll see soon. Right now, let’s go outside and buy a few more ingredients.”
Li Wanji didn’t buy everything from Houpo Herbal Garden. He was afraid the formula for his beauty cream would be leaked.
After two hours, they finally gathered all the necessary herbs. Some, like peilan, zelan, and bailing, were extremely difficult to find.
Back home, Li Wanji began preparing the formula. Weighing the herbs, grinding them into powder, adding honey, and mixing until it became a paste.
“Brother, this is a beauty cream?” Li Qinglan had expected something more exciting and was clearly disappointed.
“Yes,” Li Wanji replied with a smile.
Hong Yue was disappointed too. “Boss, when it comes to beauty and cosmetics, aren’t we no match for Qingcheng International?”
“I know about Qingcheng’s Jade Skin Powder. The ingredients are aloe vera, polygonatum, astragalus, mung bean, ophiopogon, and volcanic clay,” Li Wanji said. “But my beauty cream is much better. It whitens, nourishes the skin, and replenishes yin.”
Everyone was stunned.
“I’ll try it first,” Li Wanji said as he scooped some out and applied it to the left side of his face.
An hour later, he washed it off.
“Wow!” Li Qinglan was shocked. “Brother, the left side of your face is way whiter and more radiant than the right!”
“This is amazing!” Hong Yue cheered. She immediately grabbed a handful and applied it to her face.
“I want some too!” Li Qinglan followed suit.
“Hehe, I’ll try it too,” Hou Zi grinned, wanting to look more refined.
Li Wanji’s lips curled into a cold smile.
Gu Qingning, we’ll take our time. Once I crush your company, I wonder if you’ll kneel before me and beg for mercy.
Others might not know, but he was well aware. Qingcheng International was left to Gu Qingning by her mother, Gu Qingcheng, before she died.
That company was her everything. Controlling it would be the same as controlling her life.
He remembered from reading novels in his past life—Gu Qingning had almost sold herself to a rich young heir just to save the company. It was Chen Fan who saved her, giving her the formula and helping Qingcheng International rise again.
Likewise, Gu Qingning had given herself to Chen Fan in return.