Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

As the ointment was slowly peeled back, the expressions on everyone's faces began to change.

Finally, the solidified paste was removed. At that moment, the crowd fell into a dead silence. Everyone stared intently at the young woman's face, their own faces masks of shock and disbelief. The skin that had been inflamed and bleeding was now exceptionally smooth and snow-white, as delicate as a baby's.

Everyone was stunned. How was this possible?

Jiang Nianyu's eyes widened as she stared, dumbfounded. Zhao Dong had completely shattered her understanding of what was possible. As for Wu Tingyu, her pupils contracted rapidly, her expression a sight to behold.

Feeling the gazes of the crowd, the young woman asked nervously, "Mister, my face… what happened to it?"

Zhao Dong smiled faintly. "Take out your phone, turn on the camera, and see for yourself."

Fighting her nerves and fear, the young woman shakily raised her phone to her face. When she saw her reflection in the camera, she let out a shriek that quickly turned into a cry of pure ecstasy.

"Oh my god, my face! My face!"

Zhao Dong smiled faintly, inwardly pleased. The ancient formulas in the Mystic Sky Technique really are treasures. Just one random formula had such a heaven-defying effect. Even he hadn't expected the ointment to be so potent. This isn't just whitening; it's a full-on beauty treatment! It makes a person's entire face look better!

After a moment of shock, the crowd erupted into a commotion.

"That's a miracle cure! I want to use it! Give me some!"

"Me too! I was here first, so I should be next!"

"Nonsense! I was obviously here first! I must be the first one to use it!"

As the crowd surged forward, Zhao Dong smiled calmly and said, "Everyone, please don't rush. This is just a sample, and there's only a little bit left. However, it will go into mass production immediately, so there will be enough for everyone."

Nearby, Wu Tingyu was biting her lip, staring at Zhao Dong. She finally worked up the courage to ask, "Can we use it?"

"No," Zhao Dong replied indifferently.

A wave of regret washed over Wu Tingyu and Li Wan Hua. The effect of this ointment was truly heaven-defying. Even though they came from wealthy families and used only top-tier cosmetics, nothing they had could compare to what Zhao Dong held in his hands.

Wu Tingyu was filled with regret. Although her face wasn't disfigured, she desperately wanted this beauty cream. She bit her lip again, looked at Zhao Dong, and said with an expression full of apology, "Mr. Zhao, I was blind before and failed to recognize your greatness. It was my mistake. My mother's face is severely inflamed. I beg you to be magnanimous…"

Li Wan Hua also offered a sincere apology. "Mr. Zhao, my daughter is a good girl. She was just too anxious and spoke out of turn. Please don't hold it against her. We are in desperate need of this ointment…"

The remaining people echoed them with bitter expressions.

"That's right, Mr. Zhao! We were wrong! Please, just forgive us…"

Jiang Nianyu looked toward Zhao Dong, her eyes pleading. Li Wan Hua was, after all, the wife of the president of the East Sea International Bank. If he refused to oblige her, it would make things very difficult for her Allure Group. But the ointment belonged to Zhao Dong, so all she could do was hope he would be gracious.

Zhao Dong understood her meaning perfectly. He was here to help her in the first place, so he had no intention of actually denying these people. I'm just giving them a little scare to show them who's in charge.

After a moment's thought, Zhao Dong said, "Fine, you can use it, but only if you agree to one condition."

"Please, Mr. Zhao, just tell us!"

"My condition is that you cooperate with the Allure Group to promote this beauty cream. Furthermore, when reporters interview you, you must explain that this batch of Jade Beauty Cream did have issues. You must clarify that it was tampered with, and that the culprit was Sun Pharma!"

This statement caused an uproar, as everyone now believed Zhao Dong implicitly. A hubbub of discussion immediately broke out.

"So it was Sun Pharma's dirty work! I knew it! I've been using Jade Beauty Cream for so long without any problems. Why would my face suddenly get inflamed out of nowhere?"

"It turns out we misunderstood President Jiang and the Allure Group! President Jiang, don't worry! We'll definitely help you set the record straight and get you justice!"

In an instant, all the troublemakers had switched to Jiang Nianyu's side.

Jiang Nianyu gave Zhao Dong a deep look, a strange light glinting in her eyes. This guy is actually pretty clever! She was beginning to feel a sense of admiration for him.

And so, Jiang Nianyu had everyone disperse, telling them to return the next morning to receive their ointment and cooperate with the press conference.

Zhao Dong followed Jiang Nianyu and her team back into the company building, with Wu Tingyu and Li Wan Hua trailing behind them.

Once they were in the office, Jiang Nianyu smiled. "Mrs. Li, Miss Wu, there's a little bit of the sample left. It was hard to distribute with so many people outside, so you two can have this for now."

A small amount of the sample had been set aside, which Jiang Nianyu now gave to Wu Tingyu and Li Wan Hua. Li Wan Hua was instantly overjoyed. Wu Tingyu took the ointment and immediately applied it to her mother's face before dabbing some on her own.

A moment later, a miraculous scene unfolded. All the inflammation and swelling on Li Wan Hua's face vanished. Her skin was now indescribably firm and dewy, as tender and smooth as a baby's. It was even two shades fairer than before and completely flawless. Wu Tingyu's face underwent the same transformation; she looked even more beautiful, her features somehow more vibrant.

The two of them were so excited they were nearly speechless.

Jiang Nianyu smiled. "Ladies, this is all thanks to Zhao Dong. He's the one who invented this formula."

Wu Tingyu and Li Wan Hua were completely shocked. They turned to Zhao Dong, their eyes filled with heartfelt gratitude and admiration.

Li Wan Hua said emotionally, "Mr. Zhao, today my daughter and I truly failed to recognize a great man. We are so incredibly grateful! You are the benefactor of me, Li Wan Hua, and of the Wu family. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask!"

For a woman, there was nothing more important than her face, and the ointment Zhao Dong had given them was nothing short of miraculous. In their hearts, his status was now no less than that of a savior.

Wu Tingyu's gaze was now one of profound respect and adoration. "Mr. Zhao, my name is Wu Tingyu," she said excitedly. "If there's anything you need in the future, just say the word. I'll do anything I can to help."

Zhao Dong nodded slightly. Wu Tingyu's previous attitude had certainly been unpleasant, but she knew how to admit when she was wrong, and her tone was now polite and measured. He had no reason to keep putting on airs. She *is* the daughter of the president of the East Sea International Bank. Befriending her could be very helpful.

Thinking this, he smiled. "You're both too kind. And please, don't call me Mr. Zhao. I'm Zhao Dong, just call me that."

Wu Tingyu smiled sweetly. "I can't do that. How about I call you Brother Zhao Dong?"

Zhao Dong rubbed his nose. Wu Tingyu was undeniably beautiful. Raised in wealth, she possessed an exceptional air about her, making her a true top-tier beauty. Being called that by her… I'm not sure I can handle it.

Wu Tingyu's cheeks flushed. She suddenly said, "Brother Zhao Dong, can I get your contact information?"

Zhao Dong felt a bit awkward. "Why do you want my contact info?"

"You don't want to add me? Have you still not forgiven me?" Wu Tingyu pouted, looking at him with a wronged expression.

Zhao Dong gave a helpless smile. "It's such a small thing; there's nothing to forgive."

"Then add me."

Zhao Dong hesitated for a moment. She's the daughter of the president of the East Sea International Bank. It wouldn't hurt to add her. Maybe she could help me in the future. With that thought, he stopped refusing and they exchanged contact information.

After adding him, Wu Tingyu and Li Wan Hua exchanged a few more pleasantries before leaving in high spirits.

Zhao Dong turned to Jiang Nianyu and smiled. "The ointment can be put into production as soon as you're ready. Consider it my way of repaying you for your help before."

Jiang Nianyu pouted. "No. Are you trying to draw a clear line between us?"

Zhao Dong was taken aback and replied with a wry smile, "Why would you say that?"

"Then why do you act like you don't want to owe me anything? I *want* you to be in my debt. You provided the formula. I'll handle the production, marketing, and all the costs. We'll split the final revenue eighty-twenty. Eighty for you, twenty for me."

"How can that be right?" Zhao Dong said quickly. "You're covering all the costs…"

Jiang Nianyu's eyes danced as she gave him a bewitching smile. "What, an eighty-twenty split isn't good enough? How about 69?"

Zhao Dong froze. "What 69?"

"You don't know what 69 is?" Jiang Nianyu wore a soul-stirring smile as she stepped toward him, her high heels clicking on the floor. She reached out a slender finger, gently hooking it under his chin. Her eyes were filled with an alluring charm as she purred, "You don't even know what 69 is? Want me to teach you?"

Zhao Dong's throat went dry. "How would you teach me?"

Her eyes brimming with flirtatious intent, Jiang Nianyu gently took Zhao Dong's hand and placed it on her waist. She then leaned in close, whispering hotly in his ear, "There's a small room in the back of the office. It's my private bedroom. Carry me inside."

Zhao Dong stared at her, a fire igniting within him.