Chapter 302: Medical Herbs

Rose laughed.

Tang Meilin smiled.

Gu Qingya shook her head.

Chu Zijin covered her mouth.

Qin Hao stared.

Then...

His system spoke.

[Plot deviation analysis completed.]

Qin Hao’s attention sharpened.

"Show me."

A massive list appeared.

Known Original Story Routes

Chen Mo and Chu Zijin encounter: Severed

Chen Mo and Chi Lingxi route: Severed

Chen Mo and Qin family conflict: Delayed

Secondary mercenary storyline: Severed

Gu Qingya related destiny route: Unknown deviation

Multiple female destiny lines no longer connected to expected targets

Qin Hao’s expression became serious.

"How long has Shen Tian been doing this?"

Unknown.

"Estimate."

Deviation density suggests extensive prior interference.

Qin Hao went silent.

Extensive.

Meaning Shen Tian didn’t just know.

He had been active.

For a long time.

Qin Hao slowly smiled.

"Interesting."

Then...

The system opened another panel.

New Mission Available

Qin Hao raised an eyebrow.

Mission: First Counterstrike

Objective: Acquire Chen Mo’s upcoming Crimson Spirit Grass before both

Chen Mo and Shen Tian.

Original Event Time: 36 hours

Location: Jinhe Private Medical Auction

Reward: 20,000 Villain Points

Chen Mo Fate Loss: Estimated 12,000

Bonus Condition: Prevent Shen Tian interference

Additional Reward: Unknown

Qin Hao stared.

Then...

His smile widened.

"There."

Finally.

Something Shen Tian hadn’t stolen yet.

Probably.

Qin Hao immediately frowned.

"System."

Present.

"Does Shen Tian know about this event?"

Unable to determine.

His smile disappeared.

"Of course."

He walked toward the minibar.

Poured water.

Then...

Stopped.

Thought.

Changed his mind.

Put the glass down.

He needed clarity.

Not alcohol.

Shen Tian’s greatest advantage currently wasn’t necessarily strength.

It was uncertainty.

Qin Hao didn’t know what Shen Tian knew.

Didn’t know his system.

Didn’t know his missions.

Didn’t know his limits.

Didn’t know whether Shen Tian could detect opportunities automatically.

So...

Qin Hao needed information.

Not confrontation.

Not yet.

He pulled out his phone.

Called someone.

"Young Master?"

Qin Hao looked toward the city.

"Investigate Shen Tian."

A pause.

"Everything?"

"No."

The person sounded confused.

"Then..."

Qin Hao’s eyes narrowed.

"Don’t touch his family."

"Don’t follow the women."

"Don’t hack Shen Family systems."

"Don’t approach his employees."

Another pause.

"Young Master..."

"What exactly do you want investigated?"

Qin Hao smiled.

"Public records."

"Business transactions."

"Recent acquisitions."

"News."

"Charity events."

"Companies."

"Anything completely legal."

Silence.

Then...

"That’s all?"

"That’s all."

The subordinate hesitated.

"Understood."

Qin Hao ended the call.

His system remained silent.

Then...

Host behavior differs significantly from original Qin Hao.

Qin Hao stared.

"No shit."

Probability of early death reduced.

He smiled.

"Good."

Then...

A second notification appeared.

Warning.

His smile faded.

Shen Tian related Fate disturbance detected.

Qin Hao’s eyes narrowed.

"What now?"

. . .

Inside the Shen Family SUV...

Xu Ning had appeared beside Shen Tian.

A new golden panel floated in front of him.

Rose sat on his left.

Chi Lingxi on his right.

Gu Qingya and Tang Meilin were in the opposite seats.

Chu Zijin had taken another vehicle due to her security team.

Xu Ning smiled.

[Host.]

Shen Tian looked at the panel.

New Fate Opportunity Detected

Target: Chen Mo

Event: Crimson Spirit Grass

Location: Jinhe Private Medical Auction

Time Remaining: 35 hours 51 minutes

Original Outcome: Chen Mo acquires Crimson Spirit Grass at low cost

after identifying its true properties.

Result: Ancient Martial Physique strengthened.

Fate Gain: +18,000

Then...

Another line appeared.

Qin Hao counter plunder route detected.

If Qin Hao obtains opportunity:

Chen Mo Fate Loss: 12,000

Qin Hao Fate Gain: 16,000

Shen Tian smiled.

Xu Ning crossed her arms.

[I recognize that expression.]

"What?"

[You’re going.]

"Obviously."

Rose leaned closer.

She couldn’t see the panel.

But she could see him.

"What did your invisible friend say?"

Xu Ning stared at her.

[Invisible friend?]

Shen Tian almost laughed.

"There’s an auction tomorrow."

Gu Qingya immediately looked interested.

"What kind?"

"Medical."

Lin Yue would probably care.

Shen Tian glanced toward the time.

Then...

He pulled out his phone.

Rose watched.

"Who are you texting?"

"Lin Yue."

Rose’s expression changed.

Very slightly.

Shen Tian noticed.

"Jealous?"

"No."

Immediate.

Too immediate.

Tang Meilin smiled.

Gu Qingya looked out the window to hide her own amusement.

Rose crossed her arms.

"I’m not."

Shen Tian sent the message.

Shen Tian: Medical auction tomorrow night. Interested?

The reply arrived within twelve seconds.

Lin Yue: Medical?

Shen Tian: Rare herbs, traditional medicines, research materials.

Three dots.

Then...

Lin Yue: Yes.

Another message.

Lin Yue: Are you inviting me?

Shen Tian smiled.

Shen Tian: That’s usually what asking means.

Pause.

Longer this time.

Then...

Lin Yue: Then yes.

Another.

Lin Yue: Definitely yes.

Rose leaned closer.

"She’s smiling."

Shen Tian looked at her.

"You can’t see her."

"I know."

Rose nodded seriously.

"But she’s smiling."

Tang Meilin laughed.

Chi Lingxi looked between them.

Then...

Shen Tian’s phone vibrated again.

Lin Yue: What should I wear?

Shen Tian raised an eyebrow.

Rose saw the message.

Her eyebrow rose too.

"Oh."

Shen Tian typed.

Shen Tian: Clothes.

Lin Yue immediately replied.

Lin Yue: Helpful.

Shen Tian smiled.

Shen Tian: You look good in anything.

Silence.

No reply.

Rose stared at him.

Gu Qingya noticed his expression.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing."

Rose answered before him.

"He told Lin Yue she looks good in anything."

Tang Meilin’s mouth opened.

Gu Qingya slowly looked toward Shen Tian.

Chi Lingxi pinched his side.

Shen Tian looked down.

"What?"

Chi Lingxi stared.

"You’re shameless."

"Apparently."

His phone vibrated.

Lin Yue finally replied.

Lin Yue: ...

Then...

Lin Yue: I’ll see you tomorrow.

Then...

Thirty seconds later.

Lin Yue: Don’t say things like that when I’m at work.

Shen Tian laughed.

Rose leaned back.

"She’s definitely red."

"Probably."

"Absolutely."

Gu Qingya stared at Shen Tian.

Then...

Very casually...

"What auction?"

Shen Tian looked toward her.

"Jinhe."

Her expression changed.

"I was invited."

Tang Meilin immediately looked toward her.

"You were?"

"Qinghe’s biomedical division has partnerships there."

Tang Meilin paused.

Then...

"I can come too."

Gu Qingya looked at her.

"Why?"

Tang Meilin froze.

Rose smiled.

Chi Lingxi’s eyebrow rose.

Tang Meilin cleared her throat.

"Investment."

Rose leaned forward.

"In medicinal herbs?"

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