Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife

Li Xianqun frowned, "Ruge..."

Lu Rugao spoke indifferently, "Sending lowlifes to cause trouble at another person’s stores is just too embarrassing. If people really thought the Lu Family was behind this, that’s a humiliation I couldn’t afford."

Although she wasn’t a good person, Jin Zilong’s methods were so crude they left her speechless. If she were to take the blame for him, she, Lu Rugao, would be a laughingstock for the rest of her life!

Jin Zilong’s face turned deathly pale. Finally, he gritted his teeth and declared, "I, Jin Zilong, will face the consequences of my own actions! Chen Xiao, kill me or cut me to pieces, do as you please!" After speaking, he threw his head back, putting on a show of defiance, as if he would rather die than submit.

Chen Xiao chuckled and patted his cheek. "Relax, I didn’t come here today for violence. I just want to settle an account with you!"

He continued, "Over the past few days, more than a dozen of our storefronts have been vandalized, causing us to lose a great number of customers."

"Compensation of one hundred million per person. That shouldn’t be a problem, right?"

"One hundred million per person? Why don’t you just fucking rob us?" Jin Zilong spat through gritted teeth.

"Sorry, this *is* a robbery," Chen Xiao said coldly. "What are you going to do about it?"

Jin Zilong seethed, "Chen Xiao, you’re so arrogant! You’ll pay for it sooner or later." He then turned to Li Xianqun for help. "Senior Li, please teach this guy a lesson."

Li Xianqun narrowed his eyes, about to make a move, but Lu Rugao stopped him again.

Lu Rugao shook her head. "I never asked him to do such despicable things for me. Let this be a lesson to him, so he doesn’t do something stupid in the future and have everyone pin the blame on me, Lu Rugao."

She found Chen Xiao incredibly grating, but she also wanted nothing to do with a fool like Jin Zilong. Otherwise, she’d be stuck taking the fall for him time and time again.

Li Xianqun sighed. "Alas, Young Master Jin, you should resolve this matter yourself. I only just arrived in Yuncheng City today and do not wish to bloody my sword. It’s not appropriate for me to intervene."

With that, he shot a sideways glance at Chen Xiao and said haughtily, "Boy, consider yourself lucky. I don’t feel like making a move today. You’ve narrowly escaped disaster." As he spoke, he pretentiously flicked his sword, which let out a hum that resonated through the air.

Chen Xiao couldn’t be bothered with the old show-off and looked at Jin Zilong impassively. "Two hundred million. Transfer it over."

"I have no money, just one worthless life! Kill me if you dare! Let’s see if the Feather Forest Army and the Jin Family let you get away with it!" Jin Zilong blustered. "I know you dare to hit me, but do you dare to kill me?" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Chen Xiao scoffed. "What era are we in, still playing at fighting and killing? The real world is about navigating relationships and outwitting each other. Who has time for brawling?"

He paused, then continued, "Let’s go. When we get back, we’ll immediately post the videos of them causing trouble online. Then we’ll hire an online troll army to make it go viral."

"The headline will read: ’Lu Rugao, President of the Lu Corporation, lacking confidence in this business war, sent people to cause trouble at the Luo Group and the Zongheng Chamber of Commerce.’ Once the story blows up, we’ll step forward and play the victim..."

"Great idea!" Luo Qingli and Zhang Yaqing nodded in agreement.

Lu Rugao was about to lose her mind. "Chen Xiao, what the hell does this have to do with me?"

"And it’s unrelated just because you say so?" Chen Xiao shrugged. "Who do you think people will believe, me or you?"

"We’re the disadvantaged party here!"

"Besides, that simp Jin Zilong was just trying to vent your anger for you when he went to make trouble for the Luo Group and the Zongheng Chamber of Commerce. There’s no way you can escape the blame for this!"

"Despicable!"

Lu Rugao’s beautiful eyes were filled with a cold fury as she glared at Chen Xiao. She then turned her wrathful gaze upon Jin Zilong. If it weren’t for his reckless meddling, how would Chen Xiao have gotten this leverage over her?

If word of such a despicable tactic really got out, her reputation would be completely ruined!

Jin Zilong’s heart sank. He never imagined his good intentions would backfire so spectacularly, causing Lu Rugao such trouble. He was overwhelmed with guilt.

Seeing that Chen Xiao was about to leave, he quickly shouted, "Wait!"

Chen Xiao turned back.

Jin Zilong gritted his teeth. "Two hundred million, I’ll give it to you! I, Jin Zilong, take responsibility for my own actions. Don’t drag Ruge into this!"

"I knew this was the only way to make a simp like you submit," Chen Xiao taunted.

The words made Jin Zilong even more furious, but he was helpless. He had started this mess, and if he couldn’t solve it and ended up implicating Lu Rugao, she would only despise him more.

In the end, Jin Zilong obediently transferred the two hundred million, his eyes red with rage. He had never suffered such humiliation in his entire life.

Lu Rugao and Li Xianqun’s expressions were also grim. Although Chen Xiao had come to settle scores with Jin Zilong, doing it in front of them this way was no different from taking a shit on their heads. If Lu Rugao hadn’t repeatedly stopped Li Xianqun, he would have already drawn his sword.

Before leaving, Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow at Jin Zilong. "A simp will simp ’til he has nothing left! Little brother, I suggest you give it up. If you really want a thrill, wait until your goddess fulfills her promise to me. I’ll send you a video as a reward!"

Jin Zilong’s fists clenched so tight he wished he could punch the arrogant bastard before him to death, but he was no match.

Lu Rugao’s full chest heaved violently. "Chen Xiao, that’s enough! Stop dragging me into everything!"

Chen Xiao sneered, "Am I not telling the truth? You did promise to accommodate me..."

"Enough!" Lu Rugao slammed the table and shot to her feet. "Elder Li, if this guy says one more word, chop off his damn legs for me!"

Li Xianqun’s eyes narrowed as he gripped his longsword. "Young man, don’t be so arrogant! With me here, it’s not your place to be insolent to our Miss!"

"What’s the point of being young if you’re not arrogant?" Chen Xiao retorted coolly. "Lu Rugao, I won’t get physical with you today. We’ll let this esteemed old man, so new to Yuncheng City, maintain his expert image a little longer."

With that, he turned to leave.

But just then, Lu Rugao stood up. "Chen Xiao, you have humiliated me time and time again. I have to admit, you’re clever, trying to make me lose my composure. But no matter how furious or rash I might get, I, Lu Rugao, am not someone you can provoke."

"Today, I’ll make this promise: the Luo Group is finished!

"Next up is the Zongheng Chamber of Commerce!

"I, Lu Rugao, have said it!

"I’m going to make you watch as these women of yours lose everything!

"Of course, I’m always willing to give you a chance.

"If you ever come to your senses and decide to kneel and beg before me, to lick my feet, I might spend a billion or eight hundred million to buy out these two companies and leave you all with some retirement money.

"We’ll see then if you choose that pathetic scrap of dignity or your two beautiful confidantes!"

Chen Xiao also flashed a grin, enunciating every word. "And I’m telling you, Lu Rugao, you’re mine for the taking! I just can’t wait to see if you can still be this arrogant when you’re groveling at my feet!"

"Then let’s wait and see," Lu Rugao said, tilting her sharp chin up, her gaze cold and proud. "It won’t be long. We’ll see if you’re still talking so tough then!"