White Lotus Muscle Powder is a rather ancient remedy.

The original main ingredient wasn’t the white lotus, but rather a medicinal herb that is nearly extinct, not found anywhere in Luoyan Dock or the entire aristocratic families.

So, Lin Tian had to use the white lotus combined with a few other herbs to achieve its current effect.

Of course, compared to the original formula, the efficacy is several grades lower.

However, this is already quite an achievement. It’s important to know that such ancient remedies were concluded by ancestors after countless efforts; overturning all of this and starting anew by a single person in a short time is easier said than done, especially when the main ingredient is replaced.

Zhao Xuefeng wasn’t able to, Sun Chuanrong couldn’t, and Qu Rongguang couldn’t either.

Lin Tian managed to achieve this solely relying on the immense knowledge of ancient medicine in his mind; these vast insights encompass everything, which led to the creation of the current White Lotus Muscle Powder.

"Stop moving, I’m applying medicine for you," Mei Ruyan’s tone was somewhat peculiar, with a hint of bashfulness.

At this moment, she didn’t seem like an ice queen, but more like a girl from next door. Lowering her head, mind wandering yet cautiously applying medicine to Lin Tian’s hand.

Lin Tian’s hand was resting on her knees, which is not easy for any woman, let alone the cold and aloof Mei Ruyan.

Yet, inexplicably, Mei Ruyan couldn’t manage to feel resentment towards Lin Tian; her full attention was invested in his wound, making herself less awkward.

"I didn’t move..." Lin Tian muttered softly.

To be honest, Mei Ruyan was very serious, Lin Tian could tell just from her eyes. Yet...having her scratch the palm of his hand was still oddly unsettling.

...

When they returned to Xianglong Tea House, it was already mealtime.

Bai Shishi recommended a restaurant near Xianglong Tea House and planned to invite Mrs Li to join them for dinner.

Mrs Li refused on the spot, citing unfinished work as her reason. However, this wasn’t her true reason; the real reason was that she saw the unusual relationship between these three bosses. If she went, she’d be a third wheel.

Mrs Li was the secretary Bai Shishi hired not long ago; she’s smart, sensible, and astute. She’d already heard from the company’s veterans about the ambiguous relationship between the three bosses. Being with them made Mrs Li feel out of place.

If she could leave now, why wouldn’t she? Otherwise, it would only add to her discomfort.

For dinner, they had hot pot, both numbing and spicy, which was the most exhilarating thing to eat in such bone-chilling weather.

The meal was harmonious, with only some harmless jokes being made.

Following dinner, the three returned to the top floor of Xianglong Tea House.

Their offices and bedrooms are essentially connected, although the bedrooms are more private, typically only accessible by the three of them.

Back at the office, Mei Ruyan and Bai Shishi appeared quite busy. Because they had just signed a contract with the military and still needed to produce a batch of hemostatic drugs.

As these drugs were offered to the military, both facilities, raw materials, personnel, pharmaceutical processes, confidentiality, and other aspects required a high-level meeting, which the two planned to oversee personally.

Moreover, this batch of hemostatic drugs wasn’t for public sale, so sales and advertising were naturally omitted.

Ultimately, Lin Tian ended up being idle. Bored out of his mind, he dashed into Bai Shishi’s room, opened the desktop computer in the room, downloaded "LOL," and began a slaughter spree.

Such team games are quite dull to play alone, especially when Lin Tian has the entire battlefield firmly under control, making it all the more monotonous.

So two people came to Lin Tian’s mind—Meng Nan and Wu Yong.

The skills of these two guys were no different from a salted fish, just the right people to invite over for a couple of games.

For guys, inviting someone to play games is just as simple as girls inviting each other shopping, one phone call is all it takes.

The three connected their mics, with Meng Nan being the one with the coarsest voice.

He practically shouted into the microphone, "Old second! Where have you been gallivanting with Qingcheng lately? Skipping classes every day, your life is more carefree than immortals."

Before Lin Tian could speak, Wu Yong chimed in, "His life is way more comfortable than an immortal’s. In my view, Qingcheng isn’t his only companion."

Lin Tian could only manage a bitter smile; these two salted fish only knew how to tease him.

"Brother Yong, does Lin Tian have many close female friends?" Meng, brimming with curiosity, asked.

Wu Yong, without a second thought, retorted, "Plenty, I know of around twenty or so myself."

Lin Tian’s mouth twitched slightly; luckily Bai Shishi and Liou Qingcheng didn’t hear this, or he would be skinned alive.

"Shut it! Do you two take me for a stallion?" Lin Tian grumbled irritably, suddenly sensing something amiss, "How do you two know each other?"

"Come on, old second, seriously? You forgot it was you who let Tian Ming and me work at your company for a salary of ten thousand a month?" Meng Nan shouted into the microphone.

With this reminder, Lin Tian recalled that there indeed was such a thing.

"So how are you two getting along?" Lin Tian asked while his hands on the keyboard sped up, harvesting heads, and smoothly landing a pentakill.

"Holy crap! A pentakill...and at this level." Meng Nan, wholly engrossed in the game, missed Lin Tian’s question entirely.

After Wu Yong shouted "awesome," he began, "Tian, your two brothers truly are remarkable. One excels in intellect, the other in might; they’re both promising talents."

"Pssh. What’s with the joke? My old Meng isn’t to be overlooked," Meng Nan boasted.

"How could you brag? Have you forgotten how you got humiliated by Tian Ming during training?" Wu Yong unabashedly mocked.

"That was before! Now I wouldn’t flinch at taking on two Tian Mings!"

Watching the screen, Lin Tian laughed bitterly; how did they start boasting again? 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"What about Tian Ming?" Lin Tian asked.

"Tian Ming is truly a genius. His brain is unmatched, sneaky indeed. Not only did he help us absorb all the small forces in Kanyue City without a fight, but he also helped us establish a foothold in the black market, reclaiming a quarter of it," Wu Yong responded.

Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was genuinely surprised and puzzled, saying, "I recall that I sent them to deal with black gold just two months ago?"

"Two months can change many things," Wu Yong observed, "Do you know what everyone in the company calls Li Tian Ming now?"

"What?"

"They call him Zhuge!"

The image of Zhuge Liang immediately sprang into Lin Tian’s mind. No kidding, Li Tian Ming indeed has a character quite like him.

Meng Nan unhappily shouted, "What’s with his Zhuge, I haven’t even spoken as Lv Fengxian."

Lin Tian paused before asking, "What great achievements do you have then?"

After a couple of seconds, Meng Nan finally admitted, "Not yet...I’m a warrior type, developing slower, choosing a striking title for now!"

"..."