The Rich Second-Generation Villain With No Morals

Chapter 108

Yan Yan had no time to push Qi Lin away.

"BOOM!"

A deafening explosion erupted instantly.

The ear-piercing sound was so intense that Yan Yan momentarily experienced ringing in her ears.

Instinctively, she buried her head into Qi Lin’s chest, her natural fragility as a woman compelling her to seek shelter.

But even so, the powerful shockwave sent tiny shards of rock flying against her delicate skin, leaving behind a stinging pain.

The explosion came fast and faded just as quickly.

After more than ten seconds, apart from the raging flames that still burned, everything returned to silence.

"Can you... can you get off me first?"Yan Yan’s embarrassment was evident, her words barely coherent.

She had no choice—right now, their lips were practically pressed together.

"Hiss—"

Qi Lin, however, had no time to dwell on the fragrant beauty in his arms. He swiftly got up, pulling off his shredded short-sleeved shirt, which had been torn apart by shards of metal and debris.

Yanking Yan Yan up from the ground, Qi Lin turned his back to her and asked, "Beauty, can you check if I’ve been injured? Like, did any metal fragments pierce my back?"

Saving a beauty was thrilling, no doubt.

But Qi Lin didn’t want to throw his life away in the process.

If a metal shard had pierced his body, it would be a serious injury. If it damaged any organs or led to an infection, it could be fatal.

Qi Lin's back was well-defined, his muscles lean and firm, his skin smooth and fair—a textbook example of a strong, masculine waist.

Looking at Qi Lin’s back, which resembled that of an innocent puppy, Yan Yan’s face immediately turned crimson.

Her complicated and twisted love life had left her lonely for years. Every night, she dreamt of having a tall, handsome husband by her side.

"Cough, cough… Yan Yan, what are you thinking? You already have a family and a child."

Finally, her rationality took over. Shaking her head, she focused on checking Qi Lin’s injuries.

To be honest, Qi Lin’s back was in terrible condition—covered in cuts and scrapes from flying debris, with blood oozing from the wounds. Just one glance was enough to make someone wince.

Fortunately, they were all superficial wounds. There were no metal shards embedded in his body.

Seeing this, Yan Yan’s beautiful eyes filled with gratitude for the young man before her.

In that life-threatening moment, just as the car was about to explode, everyone who had come to rescue her had backed away.

Only this young man had risked his life to charge in and pull her out.

And when the car exploded, he shielded her with his own body, taking the brunt of the shockwave for her.

Yan Yan didn’t even want to imagine what would have happened if she had still been inside the car when it exploded.

The metal shards and debris would have slashed her delicate skin—maybe even her face. The pain would have been unbearable.

For a woman as breathtakingly beautiful as Yan Yan, nothing was more terrifying than the thought of disfigurement.

"Little brother, the wounds on your back are just scrapes from debris. There are no metal fragments stuck in you, but you should still get them treated soon, or they might get infected."

Yan Yan spoke in a soft, gentle tone.

But Qi Lin still had responsibilities at the Huaxia Lobster Food Festival—he didn’t have time to deal with minor wounds.

Besides, he wasn’t the kind of person to fuss over such things. They were just superficial injuries.

"My name is Qi Lin. Stop calling me little brother—it sounds weird."

"Beauty, do me a favor. Your lips have disinfectant properties. Just use them to wipe off the dust and debris from my back."

Qi Lin said this in a carefree manner.

"Huh?"

Hearing his words, Yan Yan was stunned, her face turning bright red.

She had never heard of using one's mouth to treat a wound before.

"He... he risked his life to save me. Helping him clean his wound is nothing to be embarrassed about."

Yan Yan bit her lip, her beautiful eyes flashing with a hint of shyness.

Five minutes later.

"It’s done. Does it... still hurt?"

Yan Yan felt her lips were a bit dry.

She had applied her saliva onto her delicate fingers and carefully wiped the dust and debris off Qi Lin’s wounds.

"Hiss! Saliva stings just like alcohol. What do you think? Of course, it hurts."

"Anyway, it’s good enough for now. It should be fine as long as it doesn’t get infected."

"Beauty, be more careful when driving next time. I’ve got things to do, so I’ll be off now."

Qi Lin casually tossed his ruined shirt aside and went to his car.

Even though Yan Yan was a stunning beauty with an elegant demeanor, there were countless beautiful women in the world.

Qi Lin wasn’t greedy enough to want them all.

He only focused on his past-life enemies—there was no need to get involved with a stranger.

As for any reward, that abandoned mansion worth millions was more than enough for him.

Even if this beauty wanted to give him ten or twenty thousand as a thank-you, he wasn’t interested.

As Qi Lin was about to leave, Yan Yan froze.

She never expected this handsome young man to be so noble and indifferent to fame and fortune.

He had risked his life to save her, yet he didn’t even wait for a word of thanks before walking away.

Watching Qi Lin’s tall, broad-shouldered figure, Yan Yan’s beautiful eyes shone with admiration.

"Your name is Qi Lin, right? Can you wait a moment? I have something I want to give you."

Though she seemed delicate, Yan Yan was a strong and decisive businesswoman.

She bit her lip and stepped in front of Qi Lin, speaking in a soft yet firm tone.

"Huh? You have something for me?"

Qi Lin looked at the beautiful woman in confusion.

"Yes."

Yan Yan nodded with a gentle smile. "I was actually picking up my new car earlier, but I got distracted by a phone call and crashed into a lamppost near the flowerbed."

"You risked your life to save me. If I don’t give you a gift to express my gratitude, I’ll feel terrible."

"It’s just a Beetle worth a little over a hundred thousand yuan. I think my life is worth at least that much."

Qi Lin took a good look at Yan Yan.

Only now did he realize that this beauty was wearing all designer brands.

From her luxurious dress to her exquisite earrings and necklace—none of them were ordinary items.

"Wait a minute… That wrecked car earlier was a BMW 4 Series, wasn’t it? So this stunning beauty is actually a rich lady?"

Qi Lin couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

A free gift? Why refuse?

He might not need it, but he could always give it to one of his canaries as a present.

Qi Lin grinned and nodded. "Alright, I usually don’t accept gifts from people, but since I saved you, I guess we’re fated to meet. I’ll reluctantly accept it."

"Pfft~"

The way he acted—accepting a gift while making it sound like he was doing her a favor—made Yan Yan cover her mouth and laugh.

"The car is at the Volkswagen dealership just ahead. Let’s go there now."

Yan Yan stifled her laughter and said to Qi Lin.

"Okay, lead the way."

Qi Lin responded.

But as Yan Yan took a step forward, she suddenly winced in pain.

Her delicate brows furrowed—she had hurt her foot.

It turned out that earlier, her foot had been trapped under the car seat.

To save her, Qi Lin had simply yanked off her high heels.

Right now, Yan Yan was only wearing thin silk stockings, walking barefoot on a road full of gravel. How could it not hurt?

Qi Lin glanced down.

Yan Yan's delicate toes curled up uneasily, the thin silk stockings covered in dust, making her look incredibly cute.

Noticing Qi Lin staring at her feet, a faint pink blush spread across Yan Yan’s beautiful face from embarrassment.

"Your feet hurt, and you can't walk?"

"Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Come on, I'll carry you."

Qi Lin walked up to her, bent down slightly, and smiled.

"Qi Lin, th-thank you."

Yan Yan shyly smiled before climbing onto his back.

Qi Lin held onto her slender legs and started walking toward the dealership.

Fortunately, Yan Yan had kept her handbag slung over her arm.

She had grabbed it when she escaped from the car.

Otherwise, not to mention the car documents, even her ID card and other important belongings would have been completely burned in the fire.

"Qi Lin, do you know how to drive?"

After picking up the car, Yan Yan suddenly thought of something important.

Qi Lin smiled and got into the driver’s seat. "Of course, I already have a license."

Yan Yan nodded, looking at Qi Lin with a hint of curiosity.

For kids from ordinary families, let alone driving a car at this age, even riding a motorcycle might be out of reach.

Yet this handsome young man could drive, which meant his family background might not be simple.

"This is my business card. Let's stay in touch."

Yan Yan smiled gently and handed Qi Lin a personal business card, subtly scented with her perfume.

Qi Lin took it and glanced at it.

[Vice General Manager of Huamei Zixin Holdings Co., Ltd., Jianghan City—Yan Yan]

"Holy... Huamei Zixin? Isn't that one of those Putian medical companies?"

"This woman is amazing... She's going to be a billionaire in the future."

Qi Lin was shocked after reading her card.

The reputation of Putian-based medical businesses wasn't great, but they were infamous for making an insane amount of money.

They dominated industries like ophthalmology, dentistry, cosmetic surgery, and gynecology.

In the future, every household in Putian would live in mansions, each one built taller and grander than the last. Their entire business model thrived on family connections.

"This isn’t just some ordinary rich lady… She’s at the level where I could live off her wealth if I wanted to."

"No, I can't just let her walk away like that. I don’t necessarily need to make her mine, but at the very least, I should build a good relationship with her. Who knows when that might come in handy?"

With that thought, a sly smile played on Qi Lin’s lips. He opened the passenger door and invited Yan Yan inside.

"Can I call you Sister Yan Yan?"

"After surviving an explosion together, I’d say we have a life-and-death bond. How about we grab a meal to honor this fateful connection?"

Hearing Qi Lin's sudden invitation, Yan Yan’s beautiful eyes flashed with surprise.

Wasn't he in a hurry just moments ago?

But soon, her gaze softened with a hint of joy.

She had a good impression of Qi Lin and naturally wanted to learn more about him.

"I thought you had something urgent to do. Are you planning to take me along to finish your business before lunch?"

Yan Yan tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and laughed softly.

Even though she said that, she still got into the passenger seat.

Seeing this, Qi Lin smirked.

Since Yan Yan didn’t reject his invitation and willingly got in the car, it meant she had a favorable impression of him.

"Have you considered that I might be able to handle both my urgent business and lunch at the same time?"

Qi Lin winked playfully.

"Handling urgent business while eating? Are you going to a business banquet?"

Yan Yan paused for a moment, her business instincts kicking in.

But Qi Lin shook his head and laughed. "Wrong guess."

"Then can you tell me what it is?"

Yan Yan’s delicate face lit up with a faint smile as she looked at him.

Chatting with this young, energetic man was surprisingly fun.

She was so used to dealing with stiff, serious old men in the business world that she had almost forgotten what it was like to be a lively, cheerful young woman.

"If I tell you now, it won’t be interesting anymore. You'll find out when we get there."

Qi Lin grinned mischievously, playing the role of a charming and slightly mischievous young man to perfection.

"By the way, Sister Yan Yan, can I ask how old you are?"

Qi Lin couldn’t suppress his curiosity.

Yan Yan exuded a mature and elegant aura.

It was the kind of refinement that only came with years of experience, making her seem around thirty-four.

Yet, her flawless, fair skin, firm complexion, and youthful features made her look no older than a woman in her twenties.

On top of that, she was already the vice general manager of a major company.

With all these conflicting details, Qi Lin couldn't accurately guess her real age.

A woman’s age was a closely guarded secret.

Unless they were family or close friends, they would never reveal it.

Yet, to his surprise, Yan Yan’s beautiful eyes shimmered with amusement, and she actually told him her age.

"I’m years old. Based on your looks, you must be around years old, right?"

"With this age gap, should you call me 'sister' or 'auntie'?"

Yan Yan smiled teasingly, deliberately messing with Qi Lin.

There was something incredibly satisfying about an older woman teasing a young, naive man.

"What? You're ?"

Qi Lin looked utterly unconvinced.

Yan Yan didn't argue. She simply handed over her ID card.

"See for yourself."

"Uh…"

The photo on her ID showed a younger Yan Yan, her delicate face adorned with a sweet smile, her long hair cascading smoothly over her shoulders instead of being tied up like now.

But sure enough, the birthdate confirmed her age.

"Damn, you’ve really taken care of yourself well. If my mom saw this, she'd probably beg you for your skincare routine."

Qi Lin returned the ID and gave her a thumbs-up.

"Giggle~"

Seeing Qi Lin so shocked, Yan Yan covered her mouth and laughed.

"You still haven't decided what to call me—sister or auntie?"

"Of course, I’ll call you sister! You clearly look like you’re in your twenties, and now you want me to call you auntie? Trying to take advantage of me, huh?"

Qi Lin laughed.

"Pfft~ Hahaha!"

Seeing Qi Lin’s unwilling-to-be-tricked expression, Yan Yan couldn’t hold it in any longer. She burst into laughter, her shoulders shaking.

Honestly, even though she had been in a car accident today and had nearly lost her life, the short time she had spent with Qi Lin had been the happiest moment she had experienced in a long time.

Just then, her phone rang.

She glanced at Qi Lin apologetically before answering.

"Mom, did you get the car? I sent you so many messages—why didn’t you reply?"

A voice filled with irritation came from the other end of the call.

Even though the speakerphone wasn’t on, Qi Lin could hear it clearly since they were sitting so close.

"Holy crap… This beauty is only years old and already has a son?"

Qi Lin was completely stunned.

"But wait, why does that voice sound so familiar? And so mature?"

"The guy on the phone sounds at least in his twenties. How could a woman in her s have a son that old?"

For the first time, Qi Lin was utterly confused.

"You’re seriously asking me that? I got into an accident while picking up your stupid car! The car was completely destroyed in the fire."

Hearing that, Yan Yan’s voice carried a trace of anger.

"What? Mom, you got into a car accident? Are you hurt?"

The voice on the phone was filled with shock, immediately followed by concern.

Yan Yan glanced at Qi Lin and smiled. "Luckily, your mother met a good person today. A handsome young man risked his life to pull me out of the car."

"I had nothing else to give him as thanks, and since I was picking up a new car anyway, I decided to give him the Beetle."

Hearing that his mother was safe, the person on the other end let out a sigh of relief.

But the moment he heard she had given away his car, his voice rose in shock.

"What?! Mom, you gave my car away?! Couldn’t you have given him something else? What am I supposed to do now without my car?!"

Yan Yan’s beautiful eyes darkened with sadness.

"Listen to yourself. Are you really saying that a car is more important than your mother’s life?"

"I can't believe I wasted all these years spoiling you..."