Ye Tiancheng was now confident. Even if he found the person behind the scenes, they weren't that enthusiastic about such an important matter of revenge.
In fact, a week earlier, anticipating these messy events, Ye Tiancheng had officially submitted the Long Dan Xie Gan Wan to the Drug Administration.
The approval documents came two days ago. After the process was completed, Ye Tiancheng had also gone through the procedures for other popular drugs. Now, he wouldn't repeat the mistakes of his past life and put himself in an awkward position; that would be too foolish.
One might walk by the river often, but they would inevitably get their shoes wet. However, falling into the same ditch twice would make one appear particularly foolish and dull.
Ye Tiancheng knew very well that no matter how good his medicine was, it couldn't be above the law. With all the procedures in place, he would have the confidence when an investigation truly began.
Now, his opponent's petty tactics couldn't shake Ye Tiancheng's foundation. If Ye Tiancheng wanted to turn things around, he could have people investigate, and the truth would soon come to light. He deliberately made himself look pathetic, hoping that the person causing trouble would reveal themselves.
This made the game more interesting. Invincibility was the greatest loneliness, so Ye Tiancheng deliberately let his opponent have a taste of victory, allowing them to experience the feeling of a comeback.
Otherwise, Ye Tiancheng seriously suspected that if he continued to be so powerful, he might end up with no friends.
Initially, everyone was spreading rumors that Ye Tiancheng, a legendary figure who came from a farming background, was in big trouble this time and was completely finished. They even fabricated details with conviction.
Ye Tiancheng felt like the villain in a play, rising to power through insidious means and ultimately being destroyed by his own greed.
People were just spreading rumors, with many opinions, but few truly believed them.
How could someone with the help of an immortal fall so easily? However, as days passed, the rumors became more convincing, and soon everyone believed them. This fickleness of human nature made Ye Tiancheng both amused and exasperated.
Some even claimed that Ye Tiancheng's association with immortals was all a fabrication for fame. Now that he had fallen so quickly, it proved that Ye Tiancheng was merely a clown who could only stay in the spotlight for a short time, destined not to leave his name on the grand historical stage.
Over the past few days, the overall situation hadn't changed much. The people around him hadn't stepped forward to embarrass Ye Tiancheng. After all, human nature dictated that one wouldn't be the first to act.
Everyone was observing. A small number of people resigned for their own safety, essentially fleeing. However, no one was willing to be the leader of the opposition against Ye Tiancheng, as the saying goes, "the bird that sticks its head out gets shot."
The biggest change was perhaps the disappearance of Hou Xiaolin. Ye Tiancheng wanted to contact her but couldn't. He sent people to investigate, and it turned out Hou Xiaolin was out having fun with some close friends.
Ye Tiancheng really wanted to know what Hou Xiaolin was up to. So, knowing that she might not want to see him, Ye Tiancheng shamelessly approached her.
Moreover, Ye Tiancheng deliberately drove his old pickup truck, intending to create the impression that he had fallen into poverty.
When Ye Tiancheng arrived at the entrance of the entertainment city, Hou Xiaolin was walking out with some close friends. It was past eleven o'clock, but they showed no signs of ending their fun and were heading to the next venue to continue partying.
"Lin'er, isn't that Ye Tiancheng? He should be your boyfriend, right?"
Upon seeing Ye Tiancheng, Hou Xiaolin didn't even bother to hide her disdain. Ye Tiancheng was dressed like a farmer, and next to him was a pickup truck, vividly displaying his destitution and shabbiness.
"You're mistaken, he's not. Let's hurry to the next place and not waste time."
Hou Xiaolin simply didn't want her heartbroken friends to see Ye Tiancheng. Even though Ye Tiancheng was so close, Hou Xiaolin would rather pretend to be blind.
Seeing Hou Xiaolin's reluctance, Ye Tiancheng deliberately walked over and made an appearance in front of Hou Xiaolin's friends, enjoying her discomfort.
"Xiaolin, I don't even know the names of your friends yet. Would you like to introduce me?"
Hou Xiaolin was furious. When Ye Tiancheng was rich, she could brag about her boyfriend being a wealthy man and her future as a rich man's wife.
Now that Ye Tiancheng was finished, he was a burden to Hou Xiaolin. Although Hou Xiaolin had conspired with Hou Mingzhu to orchestrate this incident, Hou Xiaolin felt no guilt. She was simply disgusted that Ye Tiancheng was showing up at this moment and making her lose face.
"You go ahead. We can talk about it later. I'm busy right now."
How interesting. This Hou Xiaolin could turn her back so quickly. She had acted so skillfully in front of him before, serving him hand and foot. Her true colors were now revealed, and the contrast was so stark, catching him off guard.
"Xiaolin, it's too late. You shouldn't go out playing. I'm worried. Why don't you come with me?"
If Ye Tiancheng left like this, wouldn't he be letting Hou Xiaolin off the hook? Ye Tiancheng was determined to make her unhappy. This woman had a face that resembled his past love, but her current actions forced Ye Tiancheng to harbor hatred.
"Ye Tiancheng, I told you to leave. Can't you understand what I'm saying? Or is there a communication problem between us? Let me tell you again, please leave. I don't have time to deal with you!"
Perhaps because she had a bit to drink, Hou Xiaolin completely forgot how she used to fawn over Ye Tiancheng. She actually had the courage to get angry at Ye Tiancheng and even treated Ye Tiancheng's dignity like a doormat in front of so many friends.
"Hou Xiaolin, you owe all of this to me. It's not right to burn the bridge after crossing the river like this, is it?"
"You know me, I'm a simple woman. I only care about money. If you have money, I'll treat you well. If you don't have money, then I'm sorry, I really don't have time to deal with you. I'm very busy every day. When I'm free and thinking of you, I'll contact you."
From Hou Xiaolin's words, it was clear she considered him a backup plan. Ye Tiancheng found it both amusing and exasperating. This woman had too much nerve, treating people like fools.
"Hou Xiaolin, with so many people here today, let them be witnesses. If you don't leave with me, then even if you beg me on your knees, I won't be good to you again. Have you thought about it?"
Hou Xiaolin smiled arrogantly. "If it weren't for all these people witnessing, I suspect you'd be even more shameless. Ye Tiancheng, consider everything between us as just a casual act. Please don't bother me again, okay? I'm ready to start a new life."
After helping Hou Mingzhu with this matter, which allowed Hou Mingzhu's pirated goods to sell well, Hou Xiaolin received a sum of money from Hou Mingzhu. If Hou Xiaolin didn't waste it, it should last her decades. Now, there was no need to curry favor with Ye Tiancheng. She actually preferred young boys, and if they had money, playing with young boys was better than having to support a poor person like Ye Tiancheng.
"Starting a new life so soon? Do you really think I'm finished?"
The night wind blew on Ye Tiancheng's head, making his thoughts exceptionally clear. Ye Tiancheng really wanted to know how heartless this woman could be. After all, with Hou Qingqing's face, Ye Tiancheng still had some lingering feelings for Hou Xiaolin, even harboring some hope that Hou Xiaolin would change her ways and realize that being by his side was the best.
"You are definitely finished. Everyone knows that. The key is that I don't like you. I am a person who loves deeply. If I like someone, I will stay by their side even if they are broke. It's a pity that you only wanted to play along when you had money. Once you lost your money, honestly, I think you're a bit old. I prefer young boys under twenty."
Hou Xiaolin's words were truly heartbreaking. After she finished speaking, all her friends burst into laughter.
"Alright, since you've made your choice, I won't pester you anymore. We'll meet again then."
"Let's not meet again in the future. I don't think it's necessary. If you like this face, you can find a similar woman and get plastic surgery. After all, this face, which resembles Sister Qing'er, was also achieved through plastic surgery. I wasn't born like this."
He gained new information: Hou Xiaolin had undergone plastic surgery.
"Then you've made a profit."
"I'm so worried. I'm going to get another surgery in a couple of days. What profit is there for that village girl Zheng Sheng? Anyway, I feel incredibly uncouth."
Ye Tiancheng nodded, saying nothing. Ye Tiancheng was completely despairing of this woman. This woman was beyond redemption. A tragic end awaited Hou Xiaolin.
Three days later, many people who had previously taken Ye Tiancheng's medications were desperately seeking them through various means. With the drugs no longer on sale, those who still had them began to inflate prices dramatically, causing market chaos.
The most popular product was Long Dan Xie Gan Wan. This pill was filled with spiritual energy and was extremely beneficial for cultivators. This caused panic among people who had lost access to Long Dan Xie Gan Wan.
After a few days of this trend, public opinion began to reverse. Various conspiracy theories emerged online, suggesting that Ye Tiancheng was harmed by his rivals and that someone had infiltrated Ye Tiancheng's company, leading to problems with such excellent medicine.
In any case, the reputation saw a certain reversal, but the investigative agencies were still continuing their inquiries. As for the special medicine developed by Ye Tiancheng, it brought good news to the weak and infirm, and even the lives of those with severe illnesses were brought under control. This solid reputation could never be erased.
After all, compared to these minor news stories, human life was paramount. If such a miraculous medicine could extend life, then not only people from their own country but also people from other countries would find ways to purchase it.
Ye Tiancheng knew that it wouldn't be long before everything returned to normal. What Ye Tiancheng needed to do now was to cultivate more medicinal herbs.
Especially for Long Dan Xie Gan Wan, the land behind the mountain was very fertile. Almost all the materials required for Long Dan Xie Gan Wan could be grown here.
The previous problem was that although there were many medicinal herbs in the back mountain, it was also full of dangers. Snakes, insects, rats, and ants would occasionally appear, startling people. Of course, there were also terrifying venomous snakes, which could take a person's life at any moment.