Scumbag Forcing Me to Divorce? Watch Me Turn Around and Marry a Powerful Capital Tycoon! - Chapter 9

Lin Fuhua wasn’t exaggerating in the slightest.

The herbs listed on that prescription were extremely aggressive and dangerous.
Even the slightest mistake could be fatal.
And even with all his years of experience, he himself wouldn’t dare casually prescribe such a potent formula to a patient!

Whoever wrote this…

Was either a madman or a reckless quack!

Yun Haotian immediately tensed up.

“It’s that serious?”

“Very.” Lin Fuhua nodded solemnly.
“What’s more, the secondary ingredients include aconite and blister beetles, both highly toxic substances. One wrong dosage, and we’re talking life-threatening consequences. Absolutely do not take it.”

As he spoke, Lin Fuhua picked up a pen and quickly wrote out a new prescription, handing it over to Yun Haotian.

“Mr. Shen’s internal heat can be treated using this formula. It’s more than enough for a full recovery.”

“Thank you, Doctor Lin.”
Yun Haotian accepted it with both hands, bowing slightly in gratitude.

Lin Fuhua smiled.

“It’s a doctor’s duty to ease a patient’s worries.”

Then he turned serious again.

“Mr. Shen, if you ever feel unwell in the future, make sure to go to a proper hospital, or come directly to me. But whatever you do—don’t trust street-side sorcerers or miracle-cure frauds. Losing money is one thing—putting your life at risk is another entirely.”

In Lin Fuhua’s eyes, traditional Chinese medicine in Huaguo had long fallen from its former glory.
He was one of the very few gifted physicians still holding the torch.

No one—absolutely no one—could surpass him in this field.

If Shen Jingnian really had a condition like qi and yin deficiency, there’s no way he wouldn’t be able to diagnose it.

Yun Haotian nodded earnestly, looking more anxious than ever.

“Understood, Doctor Lin. We’ll be much more cautious from now on!”

…

As soon as they stepped out of the villa, Yun Haotian couldn’t hold it in anymore.

“See, Uncle? Didn’t I tell you that girl was a fraud?
Doctor Lin’s diagnosis matches what the hospital said exactly. Now you can finally stop worrying, right?”

Compared to that girl in the elevator, Lin Fuhua was clearly the more authoritative voice.

But Shen Jingnian said nothing.

He simply lit a cigarette, the smoke swirling up, blurring the sharp angles of his face.

Things were starting to get interesting…

He was looking forward to what might happen two days from now.

…

Meanwhile—

Old Master Jiang had wrapped up his business and arrived at the hospital.

The moment she saw him, Jiang Ning greeted her grandfather, then left the hospital without delay.

She had more important things to do.

The second Jiang Ning left, Zhou Jinping grabbed Old Master Jiang’s hand, face full of excitement.

“Old Jiang, your granddaughter… she’s going to be somebody big one day!”

“Huh?”
The old man was stunned.

He could hardly believe such praise was coming from Zhou Jinping—his long-time friend—who used to speak of Jiang Ning with nothing but disdain.
Always calling her a heartless brat…

Was the sun rising from the west today?

Seeing his friend so confused, Zhou Jinping hurried to explain what had happened earlier in the hospital garden.

Ever since Jiang Ning gave that stunning public speech, multiple people had come around to inquire about her.

One even claimed to be a talent scout wanting to recruit her into the entertainment industry!

But Jiang Ning had shown no interest in any of that.

Hearing the whole story, Old Master Jiang chuckled warmly.

“Ningning was always a clever child. I remember when she was just over nine months old—I took her out to play, and her shoe fell off. She suddenly started wailing, and I couldn’t figure out why.

I turned around, saw the missing shoe, slipped it back on… and just like that, she stopped crying!”

“It’s just a shame…”

It was just a shame that later, Jiang Ning met Cheng Zijun.

After that, it was like she became a different person—her studies fell apart, her whole world revolved around marrying him.

And from that point on, the bond between grandfather and granddaughter… slowly faded.

…

Meanwhile, at Encounter Café—

Three sharply dressed men sat at a window table.

One of them set a folder down on the table, wearing an apologetic expression as he looked across at the man sitting opposite.

“President Wang, I truly apologize. I know our companies had previously discussed collaboration…

But frankly, your team’s proposal just didn’t meet expectations.”

He adjusted his tie and continued,

“Business isn’t just about timing—it’s about vision.
Anyone with a clear mind would know that now is the time to choose Cheng Corporation, not your company.

I’m sorry.”

Under Cheng Zijun’s leadership, Cheng Corp had become the most talked-about company in City A.

The media had even dubbed him the business dark horse of the decade.

Meanwhile, Wang Shengli’s company—Excite Games—had been on a steady decline.

In the past, they’d only considered partnering with Excite because it had a shot at winning this year’s Skydome Award.

But with how things stood now.

Forget the award—at this rate, Excite Games might not even be able to deliver a proposal to Shen Corp on time.

Zhang Haoyu was a businessman through and through.

And in business, one must know when to switch horses.

Just as Wang Shengli was about to speak, the man seated next to Zhang Haoyu—Li Lei—cut in coldly:

“President Wang, we’re only reacting to the situation.
It’s not that I, Li Lei, enjoy kicking a man when he’s down.
But we’re businessmen, not a charity.
We can’t just throw our money around for fun.
So let’s call it what it is—this partnership ends here.”

Wang Shengli stared at him in disbelief.

“President Li… You too? You’re also choosing Cheng Corporation?”

“That’s right.” Li Lei nodded without hesitation.
“I’ve got things to do—I’ll be going.”

Zhang Haoyu also stood up.

“President Wang, I need to leave as well.
Until fate brings us together again.”

That final line—”Until fate brings us together again”—was painfully fitting.

Right now, Cheng Corporation was like a bamboo shoot after rain—rising fast and towering over the industry.
Meanwhile, Excite Games was falling further behind by the day.

Within the month, Cheng Corp would no doubt replace Excite as the top contender, claim the Skydome Award, and stand at the pinnacle of City A.

As for Excite Games?

Most likely… they’d be announcing bankruptcy.

By that time, how could Wang Shengli even face them again?

So really, “until we meet again” might as well mean never.

…

Seeing both men about to walk away, Wang Shengli shot up from his chair in a panic.

“President Zhang, President Li—please wait!
I really think we can talk this through.
We’ve worked together for years!
And today’s signing was already prearranged.
If you leave now, where am I supposed to find another partner at the last minute?”

Zhang Haoyu paused, turned around, and looked at Wang Shengli with a sneer in his eyes.

“President Wang, it’s true we discussed the partnership before—but we never actually signed a contract.
And without a signature, there’s no legal obligation.

In this world, people need to know their own limits.
I suggest you learn that lesson.”

Wang Shengli frowned slightly.

“President Zhang, even if we haven’t signed yet, I believe our friendship was real.
Don’t forget—back when your company was on the verge of collapse, I stepped in to help.
Just give us one more chance!
Everyone stumbles occasionally.

If you help us weather this storm and Excite wins the Skydome Award and goes public—I, Wang Shengli, will owe you a huge favor.”

Years ago, Zhang Haoyu’s company had been hit by a devastating financial crisis.
Investors pulled out, partners terminated contracts—things were falling apart fast.

It was Wang Shengli who stepped in when everyone else abandoned him.
He saved Zhang Group from ruin.

If not for him, Zhang Haoyu wouldn’t be where he was today.

Wang Shengli thought bringing this up would earn him some goodwill.

But instead—

Zhang Haoyu sneered.

“Skydome Award? Go public? Are you still dreaming, President Wang?
Look around!
This city belongs to Cheng Corp now.
Your Excite Games is already yesterday’s news.
The only company taking home the Skydome Award… is Cheng Corp.”

He added with a smirk, “Besides—back then, I never begged you for help.
You offered it yourself.

And now you’re saying I owe you?
What, is that your way of collecting favors—through emotional blackmail?”

Wang Shengli’s eyes widened in shock.

He hadn’t expected this from Zhang Haoyu.

Nor had he expected to live out the fable of The Farmer and the Snake himself.

Truly—
Only when a man falls from grace…
does he see the true faces of those around him.

…

Li Lei glanced at his watch and said impatiently, “Let’s go, President Zhang.
It’s almost time for our contract signing with Cheng Corp.
Why waste time with a dead man walking?”

Zhang Haoyu turned without another word and left with him.

“Zhang Haoyu! Li Lei!” Wang Shengli roared behind them.
“You bastards! You’ll regret this!”

Li Lei turned back with a mocking smirk, “Maybe. But one thing I do know— You, Wang Shengli, are about to become a stray dog.”

Both men burst into laughter as they walked off.

…

Wang Shengli clenched his fists tight—
Then slammed them down on the table.

Bang!

The force rattled the coffee cups.
A splash of brown liquid leapt from the rim.

“Anger harms the liver, President Wang. Why bother lowering yourself to the level of ungrateful rats?”

The sudden voice startled him.

He looked up—and saw a young girl sitting across from him.

He had no idea when she got there.

She wore a simple white T-shirt, her hair tied in a bun.
Fresh-faced, youthful—no more than seventeen or eighteen.

Wang Shengli narrowed his eyes.

“Little girl… do we know each other?”

The girl smiled faintly, her tone calm and direct.

“We don’t.
But I can help you.

I can bring Excite Games back from the brink—
Crush Cheng Corp—

Win the Skydome Award—

And take you straight to the top.”