Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife

Under Lu Rugao’s instruction, Sharp Sword Finance subsequently injected another ten billion in funds, directly securing an absolute advantage.

After a long period of inactivity from the other side, a faint smile touched her lips. It seems these guys have reached the end of their rope and can no longer keep up with my pace. With just a little more effort, I can secure victory in this business war.

Still, she remained cautious. After careful consideration, she made a call back to the Lu Family. "Grandpa, I would like the Lu Family to send someone to protect me."

Upon hearing this, an elderly voice answered, "Who would you like to come over?"

"The Ghost Hand Sword King, Li Xianqun."

Li Xianqun was a swordsman who had become famous twenty years ago. He was later recruited by the Lu Family to become one of their three High-ranked Guests. A Grandmaster Peak cultivator, his power had grown even more substantial over the years. He even possessed the strength to attempt a breakthrough to the Half-step Great Grandmaster realm!

With such a figure protecting her, even if Chen Xiao became desperate enough to launch a sneak attack, he likely wouldn’t succeed. After all, Li Xianqun was no pushover.

The old man’s voice on the other end paused for a moment. "I have to discuss this with the other clan elders. Besides, it also depends on whether Old Mr. Li is willing. I can’t make this decision alone."

The Lu Family’s three High-ranked Guests were not servants but partners. They held an exceedingly high status within the family. After many years of development, the Lu Family had grown to thousands of members, including the direct lineage, collateral relatives, and various branches. Although the direct lineage controlled the vast majority of power, they were still constrained by other factions and were not a monolith.

Lu Rugao was well aware of this. Within a great clan, there’s little true kinship; in the end, it can’t compete with personal interests and power struggles. She had faced significant resistance when she first proposed taking one hundred billion in cash from the family to crush the Luo Group with overwhelming force. In the end, she overcame all opposition and took the massive sum south.

If she succeeded in taking over the Luo Group and opening overseas channels for the Lu Family, then she, Lu Rugao, would become the undisputed number one person in the family. Everyone would have to bow before her! However, if she failed... she would be cast aside like a useless pawn!

Therefore, she could not fail. And she firmly believed she wouldn’t.

"Grandpa, I’m asking Old Mr. Li to come as an added layer of insurance," Lu Rugao continued. "I already have an overwhelming advantage, and victory is within reach. We cannot afford any accidents. If the other side gets desperate and resorts to foul play, and something happens to me, all our efforts so far will have been in vain."

After a few seconds of silence, the old man finally spoke. "Hmm, Grandpa will do his best to arrange everything for you. But, Ruge, you should be well aware that if you don’t return from this battle with a resounding victory, those in the Lu Family who are eager to make their move will surely use this against you."

"Therefore, you are only permitted to win. Defeat is not an option. This is both Grandpa’s advice and an order! You took one hundred billion from the Lu Family and made such a show of it. The final outcome must satisfy everyone, leaving them with no room for criticism."

Lu Rugao took a deep breath. "I understand, Grandpa."

"Well, that’s all for now." The old man on the other end of the line hung up.

Lu Rugao’s gaze grew distant and solemn. Although she didn’t hold Chen Xiao and his group in high regard, she was keenly aware of how important this business war was to her. No matter what, she had to give it her all. With Li Xianqun coming to act as her protector, she would be invincible in this battle, both in the open and in the shadows. Victory was practically guaranteed!

Chen Xiao and Robin sat before a computer, their eyes glued to the rapidly changing data on the screen. A faint smile touched Chen Xiao’s lips.

"Looks like Lu Rugao can hardly wait to swallow the Luo Group whole."

"She’s too impatient and arrogant," Robin sneered. "Completely brainless. She may look like she has the absolute advantage now, but she’s already poured in a massive fifty billion, while we’ve only invested a little over ten billion. The moment her follow-up funding dries up, she’ll lose everything. It’s too late for her to back out now, and I have no intention of letting her escape!"

A flush of excitement colored Robin’s cynical face, like a predator that had just spotted its prey. It had been a long time since he’d had a real fight. Lu Rugao’s one hundred billion in funds had, just barely, managed to pique his interest.

"Continue to hold our position. We’ll throw in a little more tomorrow," Chen Xiao said calmly.

Their goal right now was to create the illusion of a cornered beast fighting to the death, to make Lu Rugao mistakenly believe that they were out of resources and slowly lure her into the giant web they had woven.

By evening, Luo Qingli and Zhang Yaqing had both returned. The sweet and helpful Li Biyun took on the role of chef, preparing a table full of dishes. The five of them enjoyed a lavish dinner together.

The moment dinner was over, Zhang Yaqing smiled faintly. "I’m full. I’ll head upstairs first to take a bath." After saying this, she stretched lazily, revealing her seductive curves. She then tossed a playful, sidelong glance at Chen Xiao before sashaying upstairs.

Chen Xiao knew her all too well; one look was all it took for him to know exactly what she was thinking.

At the same time, Luo Qingli also put down her utensils, her pretty face icy. "I’m full, too. It’s been a long day. I’m going to take a bath." After a pause, she added coldly, "You’re sleeping in the guest room tonight. Don’t disturb my rest."

Having spent so much time with Luo Qingli, Chen Xiao was no longer the naive young man he once was. He knew her tsundere nature all too well; the more she insisted she didn’t want something, the more she actually did.

Chen Xiao sighed inwardly. The ’blessing’ of having two lovers is proving to be quite a challenge. This is the first time I’ve encountered such a situation. I can’t possibly split myself in two, can I?

At the side, Robin snickered, amused that the great Lord Chen could be stumped by such a trivial problem.

"What are you laughing at?" Chen Xiao kicked him hard under the table.

"Nothing, nothing," Robin said, hastily waving his hands. "I just remembered something funny."

Li Biyun blinked her large eyes and asked, "Brother Chen Xiao, we don’t have a guest room, do we? Does Sister Qingli want you to sleep on the couch? Or... are you going to sleep with him?"

Chen Xiao glanced at Robin’s lecherous expression and felt goosebumps rise all over his skin.

"Lord Chen, if you don’t mind, I’m willing to offer you my all," Robin said with a cheeky wink.

"Get lost!" Chen Xiao kicked him, sending him stumbling up the stairs.

Li Biyun gave Chen Xiao a sympathetic look. "Brother Chen Xiao, I’ll go get a blanket for you. You’ll just have to make do with the couch tonight. Don’t worry, Sister Qingli is actually very nice. You just need to coax her a little tomorrow."

"No need. I’m not sleeping on the couch," Chen Xiao said, shaking his head.

"Huh?" Li Biyun’s face flushed. "Could it be... you want to sleep in my room?" It’s not that I’m opposed to the idea, but it wouldn’t be good if Sister Qingli got the wrong idea, right?

"What are you thinking!" Chen Xiao chided, tapping her on the forehead. The way her mind worked was both amusing and exasperating. He instructed her seriously, "Go get some rest. Take your bath and go straight back to your room. Don’t wander around tonight, okay?"

After all, the late-night programming is not suitable for children.

He silently clenched his fists. Who ever said it had to be a choice between one or the other? Of course, I’m taking them both!