After Rebirth, Married to a Deadly Enemy - Chapter 34

After a brief moment of confusion, Xiang Yan directly said, “This prescription was originally for you.”

 

“For me?” Bai Xiangxing raised an eyebrow.

 

“Yes,” Xiang Yan nodded, “Thank you for rescuing us from prison.”

 

Having said that, Xiang Yan handed over the prescription again.

 

Bai Xiangxing still didn’t take it. “Understood, this is to repay me a favor.”

 

“Yes, if you feel that this prescription is not enough, other requests can also be made, as long as they are not too excessive,” Xiang Yan cautiously stated, following the rehearsed script they discussed before coming.

 

“Well then, what if I want you to work for me?” Bai Xiangxing asked.

 

As expected.

 

Upon hearing Bai Xiangxing’s request, there was no significant change in the expressions of both, and they even displayed expressions of unsurprise.

 

“If we agree, how would you arrange us?” This time, it was Dong Ziyu who spoke, not Xiang Yan.

 

Bai Xiangxing looked at Dong Ziyu. Since their first meeting, this Alpha with blue eyes rarely spoke, but almost every crucial question came from him. Obviously, he understood human nature better than Xiang Yan, was more practical, observant, and understood the pros and cons. Xiang Rong listened to his brother Xiang Yan’s advice, and Xiang Yan seemed to trust this man.

 

Tsk, why does it feel like the feeling of displeasure when your own Omega is taken away by someone else?

 

Dong Ziyu sensitively sensed Bai Xiangxing’s dissatisfaction with him. Was he angry that he questioned the situation?

 

“Sorry, we’ve been talking for so long, and I still don’t know your name,” Bai Xiangxing asked.

 

Dong Ziyu widened his blue eyes, full of surprise. This was the first time he had shown such an emotionally clear expression since he arrived on Capital Star. Instinctively, he asked, “You don’t know my name?”

 

Bai Xiangxing frowned, thinking, why would I know who you are? However, in a moment, he suddenly understood. Xiang Rong, because of him, had specifically approached him and provided information.

 

“Sorry, your matter was handled by my assistant, so I haven’t looked at your information,” Bai Xiangxing explained.

 

Dong Ziyu looked at Bai Xiangxing with a mixture of belief and doubt. In the end, he said his own name, “I’m Dong Ziyu.”

 

“Dong… Dong Ziyu?” Bai Xiangxing felt that this name sounded somewhat familiar.

 

After pondering for a moment, his heart suddenly started beating violently. The name Dong Ziyu was something he had heard before. Shortly before his sudden death, the Alliance experienced a massive breakthrough in medical history with the creation of a groundbreaking medical device.

 

The birth of the healing device made medical treatment much easier. It was said that as long as the injury wasn’t fatal, regardless of when or where you were injured, as long as there was a healing device, treatment could be easily completed.

 

To give a simple example, if someone accidentally injured a major artery, under normal circumstances, you would have to rush to the hospital for hemostasis. However, in reality, the person would die from excessive bleeding before reaching the hospital. In such a situation, if there was a healing device at hand, it wouldn’t require professional doctors and nurses. You could just use it on the wound, and the bleeding would quickly stop.

 

Bai Xiangxing was very interested in this. He even bought one through some connections, just in case. Unfortunately, he died suddenly, and he never had the chance to use this healing device.

 

If he remembered correctly, one of the inventors of the healing device was named Dong Ziyu.

 

“Do you know someone named Aokang?” Bai Xiangxing asked.

 

Chapter 34: Shy

 

Aokang was the other inventor of the healing device. The two had been good friends for many years, and it took them several years of joint research to develop the healing device. If Dong Ziyu knew Aokang, it would prove that Dong Ziyu was the future inventor of the healing device.

 

Dong Ziyu didn’t answer immediately but subconsciously looked towards Xiang Yan. Xiang Yan also wore a surprised expression.

 

“What’s going on?” Bai Xiangxing sensitively sensed that there might be something he didn’t know inside.

 

“Aokang is my pseudonym,” Xiang Yan replied.

 

“You are Aokang?!” Bai Xiangxing was genuinely surprised this time. “Why did you use a pseudonym?”

 

“I was coerced into formulating drugs for an underground organization before. At that time, they promised me that as long as I developed five drugs they wanted, they would take me out of Zone 64. Due to certain reasons, my original identity couldn’t be transferred from Zone 64. So, they helped me create a fake identity outside, and the name on that identity was Aokang,” Xiang Yan explained.

 

Bai Xiangxing understood, “So, even though you were coerced into working for those drug dealers, you voluntarily confessed after being caught to secure this fake identity?”

 

“That’s right. At the time, I was still underage, and even if I were caught, the sentence wouldn’t be too severe. I thought it was a good opportunity. As long as I got out of prison, I could go back and bring Xiao Rong out. I didn’t expect…” Xiang Yan didn’t finish the sentence, but everyone could guess.

 

He wanted to use this as an opportunity to escape, but those who knew his value didn’t just let him go.

 

Xiang Yan was Aokang, and the two people in front of him were the inventors of the healing device. That was something that changed the history of medicine. Bai Xiangxing was excited just thinking about it and had to keep these two people.

 

“You two have just come out of prison. Regardless of where you settle, you need a stable job.” Bai Xiangxing, changing his casual attitude from before, analyzed the situation seriously. “I now solemnly invite you to work for Xinshi. We offer the best employee benefits in the entire Capital Star, and in the future, it might even be the best in the entire Alliance. Basic social insurance and housing fund are a given. We also have…”

 

Bai Xiangxing passionately introduced, praising Xinshi so lavishly that it seemed like a paradise. Finally, he concluded, “In addition to these basic benefits, we have one welfare that other companies don’t possess.”

 

“Which one?” Both of them instinctively asked.

 

“The force that brought you out of the Third Prison.”

 

Both of them froze for a moment. After all the talk, was he trying to use his power to force them?

 

“When I brought you out, I didn’t deliberately investigate the forces that threatened you. But since I could smoothly bring you out, it proves that those forces were afraid of me and the power behind me.” Bai Xiangxing continued, “Xinshi is backed by the Storm Legion. As long as the Storm Legion is there, I don’t think many dark forces would dare to touch you.”

 

“I understand that you both desire absolute freedom, but you also know that without protection, you can’t have freedom. So, join Xinshi, and I will protect you.”

 

Bai Xiangxing spoke sincerely and straightforwardly, analyzing both the pros and cons for them. Dong Ziyu and Xiang Yan didn’t consider for too long and agreed, “If you can fulfill what you’ve said, we are willing to join Xinshi.”

 

To be honest, the sincerity displayed by Bai Xiangxing and the benefits provided to them were much better than what they initially expected.

 

“Welcome.” Bai Xiangxing happily extended his hand, his attitude much more enthusiastic than their first meeting.

 

Wary of the night being long and full of dreams, Bai Xiangxing promptly took them to Xinshi and had Wan Tong prepare the contracts in advance. So, when Bai Xiangxing brought the two into the office, Wan Tong came in with the contracts.

 

“Employment contracts, take a look. All the benefits I promised you are included in them.” Bai Xiangxing took the contracts from Wan Tong and handed one to each of them.

 

The two individuals, who had never seen a contract before, were momentarily bewildered.

 

Is this the contract that becomes legally binding once signed? Working under coercion for a dark organization, they never thought they would be protected by the law one day.

 

The two quickly skimmed through it, finding that what was written on it matched exactly what Bai Xiangxing had told them before. They promptly signed their names.

 

Wan Tong brought in the contract with the company seal. After signing, Bai Xiangxing collected it and handed over another contract for the sale of the prescription: “Take a look at this. The value of your mental soothing agent prescription is significant, and it’s challenging to estimate its worth at the moment. So, I’ve decided to give you a 5% profit share. From now on, you can take 5% of the earnings from this medication. If you agree, go ahead and sign.”

 

Xiangyan didn’t expect to have another contract: “No need to share profits with me; this prescription was originally a gift to you.”

 

“As the boss, I never take advantage of my employees.” Bai Xiangxing shook his head. “When I saved you and spoke to Xiang Rong, I mentioned giving each of you one million star coins. The value of your prescription far exceeds two hundred star coins. That’s what you deserve.”

 

In the past, others used various means to try and take his prescription from him forcefully. This was the first time he gave it away. It made him feel like he stumbled upon good luck, looking at his friend with confusion.

 

“Sign it.” Dong Ziyu nodded.

 

They both signed the employment contracts, and if Bai Xiangxing really wanted to scheme against them, he could take the prescription as company property. Yet, he was willing to share 5% of the profits with Xiangyan, showing his sincerity. Though 5% might not seem like much, it would be a continuous stream of income. This one medication alone could ensure Xiangyan a worry-free life in the future.

 

After signing the contracts, Bai Xiangxing had someone take them on a tour of the company. Originally, it was just to familiarize them with their future work environment, but when they reached the pharmaceutical room, they suddenly couldn’t move their feet. Most of Xinshi’s medicinal herbs came from Shi Ning’s privately-owned small asteroid, all of which were top-quality natural herbs with no artificial traces. Although Xiangyan had encountered many medicinal herbs while working for the drug traffickers, it was his first time seeing herbs of such quality. As a pharmacist who genuinely loved pharmaceuticals, it was impossible for him to resist not touching them.

 

Requesting to conduct experiments on the spot, the person guiding them was Zhou Qirong. He had learned from Wan Tong earlier that these two were pharmacological experts hired by the general manager, especially the one named Xiangyan, who had improved the production of the inhibitor. When he saw that they wanted to try the herbs themselves, he immediately cooperated. Anything they wanted, he provided. When they saw what they wanted, Bai Xiangxing arranged for them to test it themselves.

 

As a result, when Xiang Rong returned home in the evening, he found that his elder brother wasn’t there.

 

“Why are you the only one back? Where’s my brother?” Xiang Rong asked Bai Xiangxing, complaining.

 

“Your brother doesn’t live here.” Before they came back, Bai Xiangxing had already rented a house nearby for them.

 

“My brother told me he followed you to the company and would come to pick me up after work, but he still hasn’t come.” Xiang Rong complained.

 

“Hmm?” Bai Xiangxing blinked. “I’ll check with Wan Tong.”

 

Bai Xiangxing called Wan Tong and learned that after leaving his office, Xiangyan and Dong Ziyu had been working in the pharmaceutical room, focusing on formulating medications, and hadn’t left until now.

 

Truly… worthy experts who could invent a healing device. Their concentration and dedication were indeed admirable!

 

“Your brother is still working. Today, I’ll allow you to stay at my place,” Bai Xiangxing smiled, patting Xiang Rong’s head.

 

“Who cares about staying at your place,” Xiang Rong waved his hand, swatting away Bai Xiangxing’s hand. The loud “smack” echoed in the spacious living room.

 

Bai Xiangxing winced; he was lost in thought and didn’t move in time, getting a direct hit from Xiang Rong.

 

Suddenly, a chill emanated from the doorway. Xiang Rong turned around, only to meet the stern gaze of Shi Zhen. A thirteen-year-old child like him couldn’t withstand Shi Zhen’s gaze, and feeling uneasy, he skipped dinner and hurriedly retreated to his room.

 

“Isn’t his brother back? Why is he still here?” Shi Zhen asked.

 

“How did you know that Xiangyan came back today?” Bai Xiangxing almost forgot.

 

“I had people watching them since they came out of prison. There are still quite a few interested parties,” Shi Zhen said calmly.

 

“Someone was following them?” Bai Xiangxing, ever astute, could discern Shi Zhen’s underlying tone.

 

Shi Zhen nodded. “When you and Liang Chen first visited him in prison, someone was already following you.”

 

“Why didn’t I know?” Bai Xiangxing was surprised; he had no idea he was being followed during his first visit.

 

“It was just following you when leaving the prison, then it stopped. Liang Chen didn’t think there was a threat, so he didn’t mention it,” Shi Zhen explained.

 

“Why did you still have someone watching Xiangyan and them?” Bai Xiangxing asked.

 

“Aren’t you trying to help them?” Shi Zhen counterquestioned.

 

“Just because…” I wanted to help them, so you had someone watching them in the Cancer Constellation the whole time?

 

Bai Xiangxing was somewhat shocked, unsure how to describe this feeling. Whether it was bringing Xiang Rong out of Zone 64 or rescuing Xiangyan in the Cancer Cluster, he relied on the influence of the Shi family. He never discussed these matters with Shi Zhen and always thought he was just borrowing the Shi family’s reputation. Until now, he believed this. However, in places he wasn’t aware of, Shi Zhen had done so much for him.

 

The matter with Xiangyan, if Shi Zhen hadn’t noticed something was amiss and assigned someone to watch, they might not even know where he is now. His assumed redemption had unintentionally complicated matters.

 

“What’s wrong?” Shi Zhen, seeing Bai Xiangxing suddenly fall silent, stared at him uncomfortably.

 

“Shi Zhen, you look quite handsome today,” Bai Xiangxing praised.

 

Shi Zhen stared at Bai Xiangxing in a daze, and suddenly, uncontrollably, his ears turned red.