Chen Yun saw that the other party barely dared to speak, and a smug look spread across his face. He said proudly, "Shanshan, I told you long ago not to eat with these low-class people. Aren't you afraid of losing face?"
Shanshan looked helpless and said, "I don't want to either. He's like a piece of sticky candy every day, and I can't shake him off. How could I have known there was such a despicable man in the world? You, Chen Yun, are so much better."
Zhang Ming's face turned pale, and he stood there blankly. It turned out that all along, he was the one being foolish.
Xiao Xun raised his hand and knocked Chen Yun, who was blocking him, to the ground. "I don't like to say things a second time."
Li San was startled and looked at Xiao Xun cautiously. He threatened, "You dare to hit someone. Are you tired of living?"
Xiao Xun walked over step by step, looking at the four of them. "Pay the bill, and get out of here immediately."
"Pay? Dream on."
Li San gritted his teeth, grabbed the red wine bottle on the table, and swung it at Xiao Xun's head.
With a *bang*!
The red wine bottle that was just in Li San's hand was snatched away by Xiao Xun, who then swung it towards Li San's forehead.
Instantly, Li San's forehead was bleeding profusely. He curled up on the ground, clutching his head, and wailed.
Zhang Ming, standing nearby, never expected that Xiao Xun, who was so quiet and gentle in school, would be so capable of fighting now. He was excited.
Xiao Xun coldly looked at Shanshan and Li Yu. "For today's meal, are you paying, or are they?"
Li Yu said nervously, "Do you think you're great just because you can fight? They are both influential figures in G City. If you know what's good for you, you'd better pay up and leave."
Xiao Xun had always been a man who disliked hitting women, but today, Li Yu made him feel an unprecedented urge.
A bold thought naturally popped into his mind.
If I don't hit her today, am I even a man?
"Bitch, worthless trash."
He raised his hand and slapped Li Yu across the face. The immense force sent Li Yu sprawling to the ground.
Li Yu stood there dumbfounded, clutching her cheek and slumping to the ground, looking at Xiao Xun in horror. "You actually hit a woman..."
"Some people just like to be despicable, and I have a bad habit: I want to hit anyone I see as despicable!"
Shanshan, who was sitting beside them at this moment, dared not even breathe, for fear that Xiao Xun would hit her next. She said nervously, "Don't hit me. I didn't bring any money with me today."
Xiao Xun's gaze shifted to Li San and Chen Yun.
Chen Yun's body tensed in fear. He quickly took five thousand yuan from his clothes and another three thousand yuan from Li San's pocket, saying fearfully, "This is all the money we brought with us today."
"Is this all the money you have? And you call yourselves influential figures? Put the money on the table and get out."
As if granted a pardon, the group quickly ran away.
Zhang Ming excitedly patted Xiao Xun. "Old Third, I'm sorry about today. Let's go somewhere else and have a good drink!"
"No need. This is my home ground. I funded this restaurant."
"You're saying you own this restaurant?" Zhang Ming was shocked.
Zhang Ming's words were overheard by the four people who had just left. They knew exactly what kind of background Fengming Restaurant had.
Seeing that they had offended someone they shouldn't have, they fled as if escaping.
After several rounds of drinks, Zhang Ming's face was flushed, and he was quite tipsy. He hadn't drunk so heartily in a long time.
He kept recounting his past joys and sorrows, his eyes reddened. Feeling a pang in his nose, he couldn't help but shed tears. "Old Third, you're the only old classmate I have all these years. You haven't forgotten me even after you've become successful. Zhang Ming will be grateful to you for his entire life. You are my old classmate forever."
With that, he slumped onto the table in a daze and fell asleep.
Xiao Xun shook his head helplessly, arranged for some waiters to carry him to the sofa in Zhao Yuman's office to sober up, and then called for a designated driver to take him back to the company.
Upon reaching the company's underground parking lot, Xiao Xun also felt a little dizzy. After sending off the designated driver, he fell asleep in the car.
It wasn't until someone knocked on his car window that Xiao Xun opened his eyes and sat up groggily. He saw Director Liu.
"Long time no see!"
Director Liu pouted. "Long time no see? I saw you yesterday."
Afterward, he looked at the car in front of him. "Why did you leave so suddenly? Without any warning."
"Found a new job."
Director Liu glanced lewdly behind him. Seeing no one, he asked, "Then what about you and President Mu?"
"Our relationship is stable, and we'll be getting married soon."
This was also expected. Director Liu didn't show much surprise. "I knew you weren't simple from the first day you arrived. How could someone so young be in this position? Even with all the rumors in the company, you remained so composed."
Xiao Xun didn't say anything. Director Liu patted Xiao Xun on the shoulder. "Now, my brother, you can be a stay-at-home husband with peace of mind!"
"I really changed jobs."
Director Liu gave a playful smile. "Brother, I understand. We've all been through it. No need to explain."
Xiao Xun smiled. Since Director Liu thought so, he would let him think so. It was difficult for him to explain anything.
"What are you guys talking about?"
Director Liu quickly turned around and said to Mu Jiahe, who was approaching, "Good day, President Mu."
Mu Jiahe was followed by two secretaries and four assistants. Everyone in the company now knew that Longtan Group was investing in Saint Roman, and everyone was worried. Some were happy, and some were sad.
This was because Longtan Group, which had a history of acquiring companies, would directly break them up and reorganize. Except for the excellent existing businesses and well-performing departments, which would be integrated into Longtan Group's own personnel, other departments would be directly cut and new people would be hired.
This meant that at least one-third of Saint Roman's employees would be laid off. This was not a good thing. Those who performed well had nothing to worry about. Those who performed poorly but had connections were already preparing to jump ship. Those who performed poorly and had no connections were already losing sleep from worry.
The least concerned should be the labor dispatch employees, as they had long-term contracts with the dispatch unit, which would remain effective regardless of the new owner. In fact, they might even receive additional benefits from the new boss.
Xiao Xun and Mu Jiahe's relationship was now semi-public, at least not kept a secret.
While people envied them, they also looked down upon those who relied on their partners, believing that men should strive for success rather than live off others.
If it weren't for the invasion of the natural disaster army, Mu Jiahe would never have agreed to Longtan Group's acquisition. However, this was now a necessary evil. Once the matters in that world were resolved, and she felt that everything was alright, she might find a way to reclaim Saint Roman.
Xiao Xun was more curious about why Mu Jiahe insisted on divesting the mobile communication industry and leaving the game company to Longtan.
Mu Jiahe's intention was so that Xiao Xun could visit whenever he wanted, without needing any other excuses. She had already earned enough money, so there was no need to work so hard.
When the two returned home, besides Yun Mei, there was also a nightmare that haunted Xiao Xun: Liu Yue'e.
Seeing the two return, Yun Mei said to Xiao Xun, "Uncle, I managed to keep this person for you this time."
At this moment, Liu Yue'e was not as erratic and sharp as when she first met Xiao Xun. She was dressed as an ordinary middle-aged woman, not wearing her housemaid uniform. She wore a stylish ladies' suit on top and a pair of faded blue jeans on the bottom. However, her iconic red high heels were still on her feet. Her dressing style was completely unconventional, and she appeared very strange.
Xiao Xun walked up to Liu Yue'e. "Aunt Liu, long time no see."
Liu Yue'e seemed very sleepy. She laboriously lifted her eyelids to look at Xiao Xun in front of her, then turned to look at Mu Jiahe. "This young lady's countenance indicates immense wealth. At first glance, she is a commanding figure with a decisive leadership style, worthy of the title of a great ruler. May I have her birthdate so I can perform a detailed divination for you?"
Before Mu Jiahe could speak, Xiao Xun interrupted, "What you're saying is feudal superstition, a relic of the past."
Liu Yue'e turned her gaze to Xiao Xun. "The end of the world is coming, and you're still thinking about the fleeting pleasures of the world? You're truly hopeless."
"Who said I was thinking about fleeting pleasures? How do you know I'm not prepared for the end of the world?"
Liu Yue'e's tone was cold and devoid of emotion. "Prepared? Then you wouldn't be colluding with those people. If humanity goes extinct, you will be one of the main culprits."