The private room suddenly fell silent. Only He Dang Gui's delighted laughter could be heard.

Everyone looked at Luo Xiu, finding the situation incredible. What kind of background did this young man have? Even Chairman He was being so polite, addressing him with such deference and even insisting he take the seat of honor.

Given Chairman He's status in Henghai Province, even the Henghai Admiral would have to treat him with great courtesy.

Thinking of this, everyone's gaze turned to Yao Xinna. Many who were just about to chime in to support her felt a wave of relief, grateful they hadn't, otherwise they would have been in trouble.

A figure even Chairman He respects is definitely not someone to provoke!

At that moment, Yao Xinna stood frozen, her expression ugly. Her mind was buzzing; she couldn't understand how the owner of a small company could be so familiar with Chairman He, to the point where Chairman He treated him with the respect due to a senior.

Just then, the driver who had brought Luo Xiu and Lin Xiyue in approached He Dang Gui and whispered a few words in his ear. Upon hearing this, He Dang Gui's eyes flashed with anger. Clearly, the driver was "tattling" to the old master.

He Dang Gui looked at Yao Xinna and said coldly, "Xinna, did you just tell Doctor Luo and Miss Lin to get out?"

"I…"

Yao Xinna no longer possessed her high-and-mighty, queenly demeanor; at this moment, she was like a little girl who had made a mistake. She lowered her head, stammering, "I'm sorry, Chairman He. I didn't know... I really didn't know that these two were your honored guests."

He Dang Gui said sternly, "Apologize to Doctor Luo and Miss Lin right now!"

With cold sweat beading on her forehead, Yao Xinna hurried over to Luo Xiu and gave him a ninety-degree bow. "Mister Luo, I am truly very sorry. I was blind and failed to recognize your importance, not realizing you were Chairman He's honored guest."

Then she walked over to Lin Xiyue and bowed in apology.

Lin Xiyue looked at Yao Xinna's trembling appearance, recalled her previous haughtiness, and suddenly felt vindicated.

Yao Xinna forced a smile onto her face. "Mister Luo, Miss Lin, regarding the partnership you two mentioned earlier, we must have a good discussion about it later."

"No need," Luo Xiu spoke up.

He looked at Yao Xinna with a smile that wasn't quite a smile. "President Yao, I actually prefer your previous high-and-mighty, condescending attitude. Like a queen. So domineering."

Hearing this, He Dang Gui was taken aback. He turned to look at Luo Xiu and suddenly understood.

It seems Luo Xiu approached Yao Xinna about a partnership before, but she was arrogant and offended him.

With this in mind, he said to Yao Xinna, "Xinna, when I promoted you to president of Zimei Pharmaceuticals, it was because you were earnest and humble in your work. Now that the company has grown, have you become arrogant? Have you started to look down on others?"

"It seems you cannot continue as president. You should pack up and look for another job tomorrow, as Zimei Pharmaceuticals has no place for a queen like you."

Saying this, he looked at Luo Xiu and laughed. "Doctor Luo, I am the largest shareholder of Zimei Pharmaceuticals. A mere president can be replaced at any time; it's inconsequential. So, feel free to deal with her however you wish. You need not consider my feelings."

"Moreover, it's because of her that Zimei Pharmaceuticals' profits have fallen these past two years. The board has already been discussing whether to replace the president."

Upon hearing this, Yao Xinna became desperate. "Chairman He, please give me another chance! I really know I was wrong!"

He Dang Gui's face was cold. "It's no use talking to me."

Yao Xinna then turned to Luo Xiu, bowing deeply. "Mister Luo, I'm really sorry. Please give me a chance. Please speak to Chairman He on my behalf!"

Luo Xiu shook his head lightly. "Asking me is pointless. You should talk to our President Lin."

Yao Xinna hurriedly turned to face Lin Xiyue and bowed again. "Miss Lin, please, give me a chance."

Lin Xiyue looked at Yao Xinna, who was on the verge of tears, and suddenly felt a bit of sympathy. "President Yao, we could talk about the partnership…"

"Lin Xiyue!" Luo Xiu suddenly interrupted, staring at her. "If you give her this chance, don't blame me for losing respect for you. She didn't give you a chance before, so why should you give her one now? Wasn't she so full of herself earlier, acting like some 'strong person' to feel superior? Well, let her go on then."

Lin Xiyue pursed her lips and remained silent, turning to walk to the side.

Yao Xinna's eyes were red and shimmering with tears. At that moment, she had given up all hope. Just as Luo Xiu had said, because she hadn't given them a chance before, he wasn't going to give her one now. She had burned this bridge herself.

"Chairman He, how could you be so cruel? I've slaved away at Zimei Pharmaceuticals for so many years! Even if I have no merits, I have my toil! And now, just because I offended your two guests, you're going to fire me! How precious are these two guests of yours! Do you know who I have backing me? You will regret this!"

He Dang Gui let out a cold snort. "I don't care who's backing you. Just get lost!"

Yao Xinna gritted her teeth and turned to leave.

"Just you wait!"

As she reached the doorway, she suddenly stopped, turned around, and glared at Luo Xiu and Lin Xiyue.

"And you two, just wait!"

The luncheon ended quickly. During the meal, He Dang Gui introduced Luo Xiu and Lin Xiyue to many elites from the pharmaceutical community. Having these connections would be of great benefit to the future development of Shen Luo Company, far more advantageous than a partnership with just Zimei Pharmaceuticals. Moreover, with He Dang Gui's help, Lin Xiyue successfully reached a partnership agreement with Zimei Pharmaceuticals.

After the meal, Luo Xiu said he wanted to take a stroll, so he and Lin Xiyue walked back to the hotel.

On the crowded streets, Lin Xiyue remarked with a sense of wonder, "In the end, it's your connections that are the most useful."

Luo Xiu smiled. "Feel better?"

"Mhm." Lin Xiyue nodded gently, then added with a bit of worry, "But by borrowing Doctor He's authority to deal with Yao Xinna like that, won't it cause Doctor He to hold a grudge?"

Luo Xiu shrugged. "He might, considering Yao Xinna was his person. But I wasn't thinking about that at the time. I just seized the opportunity to get revenge for you, since that old hag was bullying you earlier."

Lin Xiyue's heart warmed, and she smiled sweetly. "Then this time it looks like I'm riding on Doctor Luo's coattails."

Suddenly, a thunderous boom erupted from the crossroad ahead.

Luo Xiu and Lin Xiyue instinctively looked up, shocked to see a car that had run a red light being hit by a truck. The car was sent flying, rolling through the air for a good distance before it slammed into a tree on the roadside. Thick smoke immediately billowed out as the vehicle began to burn.

A crowd of onlookers was shouting frantically, but no one dared to help. Instead, they just filmed with their phones to post on social media, afraid the car might explode and injure them.

"Luo Xiu, go save them!"

Luo Xiu quickly shed his jacket and rushed forward. "You really know how to find trouble for me, don't you?"

Lin Xiyue followed closely behind, taking out her phone to call for emergency services. "Luo Xiu, hurry, the fire's getting bigger."

Luo Xiu asked, "Aren't you worried I'll get hurt?"

"Oh, come on, lives are at stake! Don't dawdle."

She knew what Luo Xiu was capable of, so she wasn't worried in the slightest. The last time the Lin Family Winery caught fire, he had rescued people without a scratch on him.

Luo Xiu tossed his casual jacket to Lin Xiyue, then cut through the crowd and ran toward the burning car.

"Dude, do you have a death wish?!" a young spectator shouted, hurrying to grab Luo Xiu's arm. "Didn't you see the car's already on fire? It's going to explode any second! You still dare to rush over? Not only will you fail to save anyone, you'll get yourself killed!"

Luo Xiu brushed his hand away. "Thanks for the warning. But I know what I'm doing. You should stay back."

The young man laughed in disbelief. "Heh, there sure are plenty of idiots these days, willing to risk their lives for a bit of attention. I'd like to see how you're going to save anyone!"

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