The Ferrari shot off with a rocket - like start, executing a stunning drift around the corner, drawing gasps of amazement from the onlookers.
At Bai Xian Lou, Su Ming and Lin Yixue's dishes had already been served. Lin Yixue occasionally added food to Su Ming's plate, showcasing her virtuous nature. However, she herself ate very little, which made Su Ming worry—wouldn't this cause her to lose weight in certain areas?
"Pervert!"
Feeling Su Ming's gaze, Lin Yixue couldn't help but pout playfully.
Unbeknownst to them, the Ferrari that had just parked at the entrance of Huatong Residence sped towards them, drifting into a parking spot, narrowly avoiding two other cars.
The onlookers' eyes were all drawn to the scene, with many young people expressing their amazement and casting admiring glances at the driver, Young Master Wan. Wearing sunglasses, Young Master Wan remained expressionless, seemingly immune to the fervent attention.
Assistant Ma got out of the car again and headed towards Bai Xian Lou. As he reached the entrance, a man in a baseball cap appeared, whispered something to him, and then left. Assistant Ma then walked straight into Bai Xian Lou, heading towards Su Ming and Lin Yixue's private room.
Soon, Assistant Ma entered the private room. Su Ming and Lin Yixue both looked at him in surprise, clearly puzzled.
Assistant Ma glanced at Su Ming indifferently before turning to Lin Yixue. "Hello, President Lin. I'm Ma Ru from Wan Hua Real Estate."
With that, Ma Ru extended her hand.
Su Ming was confused. Wan Hua Real Estate seemed to be a company from the capital. Could they have some sort of cooperation with Changhe?
"What do you want?"
To Su Ming's surprise, Lin Yixue did not shake hands with Ma Ru but instead asked coldly.
Ma Ru withdrew her hand, unfazed, and continued, "President Lin, our Young Master Wan has come to Jiangzhou and wishes to meet you."
"I don't have time," Lin Yixue replied coolly.
Su Ming's brow furrowed. There was tension here. Young Master Wan? That title suggested someone of high status.
"Then, when would President Lin be available? I will follow you until you have the time," Ma Ru persisted, showing no sign of discomfort.
Lin Yixue's face turned cold as she looked up at Ma Ru. "I said I don't have time. Didn't you hear me?"
Ma Ru remained undaunted, meeting Lin Yixue's gaze. "I will wait until President Lin is available. This is Young Master Wan's order."
"Not only that, President Lin, Young Master Wan also said that if he can't see you, Changhe's plan to enter the capital will not be realized!"
Lin Yixue fell silent for a long moment before finally saying, "Changhe's plans have nothing to do with me. Please, stop bothering me."
Ma Ru showed no intention of leaving. "President Lin, Young Master Wan ordered me to follow you until you are available."
Lin Yixue fell silent again, unsure of what to do.
A sense of irritation rose in Su Ming. This person looked decent, but why was she acting like a leech?
Especially seeing Lin Yixue's obvious distress, Su Ming's irritation intensified.
*Ding! Option triggered!*
*Option 1: Stop Ma Ru from harassing Lin Yixue. Reward: Wan Hua Real Estate's stock will hit the daily limit down today.*
*Option 2: Take Lin Yixue away and avoid Ma Ru. Reward: 50 million RMB.*
*Choose option 1!*
As soon as the system prompt appeared, Su Ming made his choice without hesitation. 50 million RMB was tempting, but he wasn't about to slink away like that. Although he didn't know the exact market value of Wan Hua Real Estate, hitting the daily limit down would surely deal a significant blow.
"Hey, Ma Ru, right? You look decent, but why are you so shameless?" Su Ming's voice cut through the air.
Ma Ru's brows furrowed, and she gave Su Ming a dismissive glance. "Who are you? You have no say here."
Su Ming stood up, lazily looking at Ma Ru, his voice turning cold. A subtle, lethal intent began to gather in his eyes. "And who are you to think you have a say here?"
As the words left his mouth, Ma Ru suddenly felt a chill, as if a great terror was descending upon her. She was surprised; how could this seemingly poor man make her feel this way?
"What do you want? I am Young Master Wan's personal assistant," Ma Ru said, now taking the situation seriously. Her earlier calm demeanor had vanished.
"What do I want? Why don't you guess?" The lethal intent in Su Ming's eyes grew more pronounced, and he ignored the latter part of her sentence.
Ma Ru's heart raced, and the feeling of dread intensified. She involuntarily took a step back.
Seeing this, Su Ming stepped forward, closing the distance between them. Simultaneously, he summoned the latent power hidden within his muscles and bones, making his lethal intent even more concentrated. An invisible, oppressive force surged towards Ma Ru.
*Thump, thump, thump!*
Ma Ru could no longer hold her ground and took three steps back, her eyes filled with panic.
It was terrifying!
Ma Ru couldn't describe her feelings. Just a moment ago, she had felt as if she were suffocating. Looking up, she met Su Ming's icy gaze, and that strange, oppressive feeling returned. She quickly averted her eyes.
"President Lin, I hope you reconsider," Ma Ru said hastily before turning and leaving. She couldn't bear to stay there any longer.
*Ding! Congratulations, host, the option is completed. Wan Hua Real Estate's stock will hit the daily limit down today!*
"What the heck? Yixue, what's going on?" Su Ming shot a disdainful look at Ma Ru's retreating figure and turned to Lin Yixue.
But Lin Yixue didn't answer. Instead, she stood up and embraced Su Ming.
"Hmm?"
Su Ming was taken aback, sensing that something was amiss. He didn't ask further, instead gently patting Lin Yixue's back.
"Su Ming, I thought I could change everything, but I never expected it to happen so soon," Lin Yixue said, her voice filled with helplessness.
Su Ming's heart sank, and he couldn't help but ask, "Yixue, what's going on? Tell me, and we'll face it together."
"Mm."
Lin Yixue nodded lightly, then pulled Su Ming to sit down. Leaning against him, she began to explain.
Meanwhile, Ma Ru approached the Ferrari.
"Where is she?" Young Master Wan asked indifferently from the driver's seat.
Ma Ru's heart raced, and she quickly replied, "Young Master, I'm sorry. Just now..."
She hurriedly recounted the events.
Young Master Wan raised an eyebrow and fell silent.
Ma Ru's heart pounded, but she dared not speak, afraid of disturbing him.
"Get in the car," Young Master Wan finally said, and Ma Ru breathed a sigh of relief, quickly opening the door and getting in.
"Find out," Young Master Wan commanded.
"Yes!" Ma Ru responded immediately.
The tires screeched as the Ferrari's front end lifted, and the car sped off, its tail swinging as it changed direction and disappeared.