Chapter 275: Keeping Secrets

After a sleepless night, Lin Ruoxi got up early in the morning. She changed into a plain black coat and black trousers, her dark hair tied back with a black hairband. Wang Mama was taken aback when she saw Lin Ruoxi dressed this way and cautiously asked, "Miss, are you going to attend an elderly person's funeral?"

Lin Ruoxi, looking tired with bloodshot eyes, didn't hide anything and told Wang Mama about Lin Kun's passing.

Wang Mama, being an old member of the Lin family, sat down heavily on a chair upon hearing the news, taking a while to regain her composure. Her face turned pale as she said, "I will go with Miss and Master Yang, to see Kun Young Master off. When a person dies, all grievances should come to an end."

After a simple breakfast, Yang Chen drove his BMW, with Lin Ruoxi and Wang Mama, to City First Hospital. Lin Kun had been coming to this hospital annually for routine check-ups and treatment, so naturally, his body was sent here after his death.

Handling the formalities for the deceased is not something that can be done quickly.

After seeing Lin Kun for the last time in the morgue, both Lin Ruoxi and Wang Mama looked visibly bleak. They supported each other and signed various documents under the guidance of a nurse.

While Lin Ruoxi and Wang Mama were feeling down, a tall, square-faced man in his fifties with a few gray hairs, dressed in a white coat, approached Yang Chen and the others. He looked kindly and asked Yang Chen, "Sir, you must be Mr. Lin's husband?"

Yang Chen hesitated for a moment, seeing that Lin Ruoxi continued to focus on the documents and nodded.

"I was Mr. Lin Kun's attending physician. My name is Dr. Bao. There are some minor matters I need to discuss with the family members. Since Miss Lin is busy, as her husband, would you please come with me to my office?" Dr. Bao said.

Seeing that Lin Ruoxi didn't object, Yang Chen didn't want to burden her further. He followed Dr. Bao into his office.

Once inside the spacious and brightly lit office, which had a faint smell of medicine, Dr. Bao politely asked, "May I know your surname, Sir?"

"My surname is Yang," Yang Chen replied as he took a seat.

Dr. Bao smiled, walked to the water dispenser, poured a glass of mineral water for Yang Chen, and then returned to his desk, taking out a folder from his drawer.

After searching for a bit, Dr. Bao pulled out a stack of photocopies and placed them in front of Yang Chen.

Yang Chen frowned. "Doctor, what is this?"

"These are medical records," Dr. Bao said with a hint of a strange smile in his eyes. "These are the medical records of my patient, Lin Kun. I have kept them since he started treatment with me, although these are copies, not originals."

"Why are you showing me this?" Yang Chen had a bad feeling about this.

Dr. Bao pursed his lips. "Mr. Yang, please take a look, especially at the second page of the medical records. You will understand after seeing it."

Yang Chen picked up the medical records and slowly flipped through them. When he reached the second page, a glint flashed in his eyes, and his face immediately darkened.

"What are you implying, Dr. Bao?" Yang Chen squinted, staring at Dr. Bao, whose smile was becoming increasingly peculiar.

"Mr. Yang, you are an admirable man. You have such a beautiful wife and she is a woman with assets worth billions. I believe Mr. Yang himself must be quite extraordinary to have married such a woman," Dr. Bao praised.

Yang Chen smirked coldly. "Cut to the chase. What are you really getting at?"

Dr. Bao chuckled. "Honestly, I haven't thought of anything else. I just feel that such a wonderful couple and such a wealthy family, if certain contents in these medical records were to be known to the public, it would bring about significant consequences. Not just for you personally, but also for your company and society..."

Yang Chen had already figured out the real reason behind Dr. Bao calling him in. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Dr. Bao, what amount are you thinking of that would ensure the contents of these medical records remain confidential?"

"Mr. Yang is indeed a perceptive man! Straight to the point! I like that!" Dr. Bao laughed heartily, raising a finger. "It's this amount."

"One million?" Yang Chen asked.

Dr. Bao shook his head.

"Ten million?" Yang Chen smiled.

"The CEO of Yulei International offering ten million would undermine its status," Dr. Bao shook his head, smiling.

Yang Chen slapped the medical record in his hand. "So, you're asking for a billion?"

"Not more, not less, exactly one billion. It won't have any financial impact on Mr. Yang's family but will ensure a quiet and stable life without any worries," Dr. Bao smirked.

Yang Chen chuckled, unsure whether to laugh or cry. "One billion to buy a lifetime of peace. Well, that's quite a bargain."

"Exactly, it's that cheap compared to the information on these medical records," Dr. Bao sighed. "I just don't want to see Miss Lin too heartbroken, which is why I brought this up to Mr. Yang. Mr. Yang should also understand my good intentions."

Yang Chen nodded in reluctant agreement, seemingly accepting the proposition.

Dr. Bao, seeing no response from Yang Chen, asked somewhat urgently, "Mr. Yang, can we settle this matter?"

Yang Chen looked hesitant as he replied, "Dr. Bao, I intended to offer you a hundred million to smooth things over, but you see, my wife handles our finances. Asking me for such an amount is not feasible; I simply can't produce it."

Dr. Bao's expression darkened immediately. He gathered the medical records back into the folder on the table and said, "It seems I've approached the wrong person. I'll have to bring Ms. Lin in myself."

"Don't," Yang Chen interjected with a smile, trying to dissuade him. "It's just a small matter. Why trouble my wife further? She's already exhausted."

"Hmph," Dr. Bao sneered coldly. "This is not a small matter to me. Keeping this secret is crucial, and if there's no benefit, I'd be betraying my conscience. Mr. Yang, if you can't produce the money, don't waste my time, Bao, on me."

Yang Chen shook his head with a sigh. "Though I can't give you money, Dr. Bao, I do have another way to ensure this secret stays buried."

Frowning slightly, Dr. Bao asked, "What way?"

A sinister smile spread across Yang Chen's lips as he replied, "Dr. Bao, as long as you're dead, this matter can also be buried."

Suddenly, Yang Chen's expression changed, causing Dr. Bao to jump from his seat in shock!

But before Dr. Bao could scream in fear, Yang Chen had already flashed behind him!

A hand reached forward from behind, fingers like steel spikes gripping Dr. Bao's throat!

Dr. Bao was tall and sturdy, but the sudden burst of murderous intent from Yang Chen sent chills down his spine, filling him with an overwhelming sense of dread and fear!

"You can try to scream," Yang Chen coldly laughed in Dr. Bao's ear, "but I assure you, before you can, I'll crush your throat. Don't think I won't dare. I can't stand being provoked."

Dr. Bao struggled to maintain his composure, but he was only an ordinary person. How could he withstand the menacing aura emanating from Yang Chen, soaked in the blood-stained path he had tread? No matter how hard he tried to remain calm, his fear escalated, almost causing him to lose control of his bladder and bowels at any moment.

With ease, Yang Chen took the folder from Dr. Bao's hand and extracted a thin A4 sheet of paper. In Dr. Bao's terrified state, Yang Chen's left hand flicked the paper as if playing cards, sending the thin sheet flying more than ten feet across the room, like a giant playing card.

"Zi!"

The paper seemed to instantly transform into a metallic flying disc, darting in a straight line and embedding itself into the limestone wall!

Dr. Bao stared in disbelief, mouth agape, even forgetting to breathe!

Legend had it that martial arts masters could use leaves to injure others, but this man beside him could turn an ordinary sheet of paper into a weapon more fearsome than a blade?!

Yang Chen was quite satisfied with the intimidating effect. "Dr. Bao, guess what? If I were to aim one of these small pieces of paper at a certain spot when no one's looking, who would know it was my doing?"

"Mr. Yang, please don't kill me. I won't ask for money anymore, I promise. I won't tell anyone," Dr. Bao realized he had angered someone absolutely untouchable. Money was good, but what use was it without life?!

Moreover, could one blackmail someone capable of such feats?!

Yang Chen hadn't actually intended to kill him. After all, killing a doctor in a hospital would lead to complications. He just wanted to use ruthless means to dispel his greed.

Releasing Dr. Bao, Yang Chen patted his shoulder, but unexpectedly, the doctor collapsed to the ground as if deflated!

Yang Chen sneered. "Keep the medical records. When you feel like dying, you can always release their contents. I'll make sure you have a decent way out."

Dr. Bao laughed bitterly, saying hurriedly, "No, no! I'll dispose of all the copies right away."

"You're a good doctor. If I ever get sick again, I'll definitely come to you," Yang Chen winked at him before leisurely leaving the office.

Once outside, Yang Chen's expression turned serious. The contents of that medical record flashed through his mind. He sighed inwardly. Life was unpredictable. If Lin Ruoxi saw that, it would definitely cause a huge uproar. At the very least, it wouldn't be a good thing.

Yang Chen decided to bury what he had seen today deep in his heart, to take it with him to the grave. That would be the best choice.

Arriving at the room where Lin Ruoxi and Aunt Wang were, Aunt Wang looked up and asked, "Young Master, what did the doctor say?"

Yang Chen smiled faintly. "Nothing major. We just discussed the medical history and explained why the cerebral hemorrhage rescue failed. It's all in the past now. Let's let it be."

Aunt Wang nodded, then turned to Lin Ruoxi and said, "Miss, everything's settled. Let's go back now. You don't look too well. It's time to rest."

Lin Ruoxi stood up weakly, looking up at Yang Chen who stood beside her. She softly said, "Thank you."

"Thank me for what?"

"That person, ever since we first met, has caused trouble because of you. Now that he's gone, I only found out through you," Lin Ruoxi said with a melancholic expression.

Yang Chen felt a pang in his heart. Despite Lin Ruoxi's resentment towards Lin Kun, she hadn't completely let go of him. It was as if, despite hating Lin Zhiguo, she still abided by her grandmother's words and married him to uphold the Lin family's rules, enduring the pain.

Thinking about this, Yang Chen became more convinced that hiding the information in the medical records was the right decision.

Just as the three were about to leave the hospital, Lin Ruoxi's phone rang.

Glancing at the number, Lin Ruoxi's lips curved into a rare gentle smile. She looked at Yang Chen and said, "It's Jingjing, the girl I took you to the orphanage to meet last time. She's calling."

Yang Chen was taken aback, then watched as Lin Ruoxi's mood visibly lifted as she answered the phone.