Chapter 355: Ambition and Madness

After discussing the end of their engagement, Yang Xiaofei walked over to Wang Chenning, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed him.

"This is my last kiss to you as your fiancée!" she said, her lips lingering against Wang Chenning's. "You're the reason I first became curious about intimacy. But I never dared to imagine how we'd end up. I know I can't hold onto you, and I can't satisfy your ambition."

Wang Chenning wrapped his arms around Yang Xiaofei's waist and gave her a forceful kiss.

Yang Xiaofei didn't resist, her hands clinging tightly to Wang Chenning.

After more than ten minutes locked in a passionate embrace, Yang Xiaofei finally pulled away.

She straightened the clothes Wang Chenning had disheveled and asked in a low, wistful voice, "Why did you stop yourself at the last moment? Were you afraid I'd cling to you and never let go if we took that step? Were you afraid of the responsibility? Or... are you just not interested in me? With the way you flirt, I know I wouldn't have been able to refuse you!"

"Isn't it better for things to happen naturally?" Wang Chenning said, gazing tenderly at the alluring Yang Xiaofei. "If one day you're ready, and I'm ready, then whatever we do will feel natural. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

He never expected, however, that his words would suddenly make Yang Xiaofei furious.

"You're doing this on purpose!" She shoved Wang Chenning hard, then threw herself at him and bit him angrily. "This is the first time I've ever been interested in a man—interested in intimacy—and you treat me like this! You're unbelievable!"

Wang Chenning immediately retaliated. But just as his hands began to wander and he was about to throw caution to the wind, Yang Xiaofei denied him the opportunity.

"Don't touch me!" After biting Wang Chenning, she struggled free and scrambled to the other side of the sofa. "You missed your chance, and you're not getting another one. Don't try to tease me during my treatments, either, or I won't need you to treat me anymore! We're not engaged anymore. From now on, we're just friends and business partners. Unless... you actively pursue me, and I decide I'm willing to be pursued."

"I'm starving. Is it time to eat yet?" Wang Chenning rubbed his stomach. "Go on, have them bring out that feast!"

"..." Yang Xiaofei rolled her eyes at Wang Chenning but still immediately instructed her assistant to bring in the dinner that had been prepared.

She told Wang Chenning to wait in the dining room for a moment while she went upstairs to freshen up.

By the time Yang Xiaofei came downstairs after freshening up, Wang Chenning was already seated and digging in.

"What are your plans for the future?" Wang Chenning asked as soon as she sat down. "In every respect!"

"I don't have many," Yang Xiaofei said, shaking her head. "Make the Lingyang Group bigger and stronger, earn the respect of the Yang family... I guess that's about it."

"Well, I have a lot!" Wang Chenning began counting on his fingers. "First, I want to establish a firm foothold in Yandu. Second, I want to lead the revival of traditional medicine. Third, I want to build my own dynasty. Fourth, I want to carve out my own territory, both at home and abroad, and secure a sphere of influence overseas. Fifth, I want to train a generation of my own successors. And sixth, have a bunch of sons and daughters! That's all for now."

"You want a bunch of sons and daughters, but getting married isn't one of your six great plans," Yang Xiaofei said, looking at Wang Chenning with a mocking expression. "Do you want your children to be illegitimate?"

"Your plans didn't include falling in love and getting married, either, did they?" Wang Chenning chuckled, completely unfazed by her mockery. "Men and women always focus on different things. Women get caught up in these trivial matters and fail to see the bigger picture!"

Yang Xiaofei didn't offer a sharp retort, sinking into silence instead.

After silently finishing her meal, she looked up at Wang Chenning. "You certainly don't lack for ambition."

"Exactly. That's why I have to fight for every resource I can get," Wang Chenning sighed. "I've had this ambition since I was a kid. Before coming to Yandu, I focused on honing myself, on becoming exceptional. I didn't even get involved with women. If I had, I wouldn't have still been a virgin when I arrived!"

"Ugh, gross!" Yang Xiaofei said, blushing and scoffing at him. "So you're just making up for lost time now!"

"Don't change the subject. Listen to me," Wang Chenning said, ignoring her taunt. "I will achieve my goals and become the most influential person in the world. I want more people to join my team so we can succeed together. It seems the first step has gone well; I've established an initial foothold. The whole reason I built a good relationship with Li Fuzhen and her nephew, Li Yanxian, on this trip to South Korea was to use them as an entry point to cultivate my own base there. If I get the chance, I will take over the Shanxing Group. And if the Shanxing Group is in my hands, do you think my influence in South Korea will be anything less than absolute?"

Although Wang Chenning hadn't spelled everything out, Yang Xiaofei could already sense the sheer scale of his ambitions from his words and was utterly astonished.

Before she could fully process his words, Wang Chenning asked, "The only question is, are you willing to be a member of my team?"

Yang Xiaofei rolled her eyes. "And would I just be some ordinary member of your team?"

"Not an ordinary member. One of the most important ones—maybe even the most important," Wang Chenning said, resting his chin in his hands as he looked at her. "After hearing your plans, I still think your vision is too small. You get too caught up in the little details. For those who want to achieve greatness, what isn't worth sacrificing? If one day, we joined forces to rule a vast territory, or even the world, wouldn't everything else seem insignificant?"

Yang Xiaofei's heart was instantly swayed, her pulse quickening.

Wang Chenning continued, "I accomplished all this in less than a week in South Korea and Japan, and that was while sticking to a group itinerary. If I were to invest more time and energy in those two places, just imagine what I could do."

You shouldn't be confined to the Lingyang Group. You need to look beyond the small world of the Yang family. Let's do this together. What do you say?"

As he spoke, Wang Chenning extended his hand to Yang Xiaofei.

Yang Xiaofei hesitated for a moment, but ultimately, she reached out and took his hand.

She squeezed his hand hard, took a deep breath, and said, "You've bewitched me. I'm willing to join you in this madness!"

"Between our past engagement, our current relationship, and your own capabilities, of course I'll treat you as the most important member!" Wang Chenning said with a smile, pulling Yang Xiaofei into his embrace. "First, we'll team up with Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian to take down the Shanxing Group. We'll give ourselves two years. At the same time, we'll handle the Zhao family and make them our allies, and turn the Lin family into our partners. We will also stir up strife among the great families of Yandu, and then we'll swoop in and reap the benefits!"

"Alright!" Wang Chenning's words thrilled Yang Xiaofei all over again, and she nodded vigorously. "For once in my life, I'll follow you into madness! Mmph, you devil, your mouth is all greasy... Ugh, let go, you taste like dinner. Hey, don't touch me there... "