Lin Shirou forcefully pushed Gu Shaoting away, quickly tidying her skirt that had been pulled down to her waist.
But the undignified scene of the two of them had already been witnessed by everyone who had rushed in.
"Lin Xingwan, why are you here?"
Gu Shaoting, who had been pushed to the ground, looked at Lin Xingwan standing at the door with a cold expression. He was very displeased that she had ruined his good time.
Without a word, Lin Xingwan took a basin from a young man behind her and unhesitatingly splashed it onto Gu Shaoting and Lin Shirou.
Lin Shirou and Gu Shaoting, with great tacit understanding, raised their hands to block it, but this action was as futile as throwing a cup of water into a burning fire.
The next second, they were both covered in a bright red substance that emitted a foul odor and a fishy smell.
"Ah… how disgusting…"
"What is this stuff?"
Lin Shirou wiped her eyes with her hand and found that her entire body was covered in these disgusting red liquid. There were also many blood clots falling onto her head. She was terrified.
"Lin Xingwan, you lunatic, are you crazy? I'm calling the police!" Gu Shaoting had never been so humiliated in the company. Now that he was treated like this by Lin Xingwan in public, he was furious. His expression was ferocious, and coupled with the bloody mess, he looked quite frightening.
Lin Xingwan couldn't even be bothered to say a word. She directly said to the man who handed her the basin, "Let's begin."
"Alright, Sister-in-law." Huang Mao said, twisting his neck with a crackling sound of bones. "It's been a while since I've stretched my muscles. Brothers, give it to me!"
With a command, the group of passionate brothers behind Huang Mao, as if injected with stimulants, all rushed towards Lin Shirou and Gu Shaoting.
"You dare to hit me? I am the CEO of Huanyu Company!"
"I'll make sure you can't eat and walk around, and I'll send you to prison for a long time."
"It hurts so much… I'm dying of pain."
"Shaoting, save me…"
…
The entire office echoed with the screams of Gu Shaoting and Lin Shirou.
Lin Xingwan did not deliberately avoid suspicion. Instead, she generously allowed other employees of Huanyu Company to watch.
Zhou Jinbai gently rubbed Lin Xingwan's face, which had been tense from beginning to end. The dark pupils in his eyes were filled with warmth. "The hospital just called. They said Ye Zong's condition is improving, and the surgery went very smoothly."
Lin Xingwan's heart-wrenching feeling eased slightly when she heard his words. "Really?"
"Of course, it's true. After all, Lu Shiyan is an expert in this field. His specialty is snatching people back from the King of Hell."
Lin Xingwan smiled at his analogy. "How can you make jokes at a time like this?"
"I'm not joking. That's the truth," Zhou Jinbai said seriously.
"Vice President Lin, what is going on?" An employee of Huanyu Company recognized Lin Xingwan. They never expected that someone who was usually so good-tempered at the company would do something like this after leaving.
Even if they broke up, they shouldn't have become enemies, right?
"Gu Shaoting and Lin Shirou sent people to smash my Dingfeng Entertainment and beat up two actors from my company. One was beaten to the point of cardiac arrest and is being resuscitated. The other is a ten-year-old girl, a descendant of a martial arts family, but her hand was broken."
As she finished speaking, Lin Xingwan curled her lips, her gaze casually falling on the two figures groaning in pain on the ground, her face filled with indifference and ruthlessness.
The employee who asked the question fell silent. Their gaze towards Gu Shaoting and Lin Shirou once again became disgusted and loathsome.
Other employees also spat in contempt:
"The young girl's hand is broken. What will her future be like? Smashing someone's livelihood is like killing their parents. This young girl's entire life has been ruined."
"I've only seen scenes like this in TV dramas, and now it's happening right in front of me, and it's my direct superior. When you leave a way out for others, you'll have a way to meet them in the future. If you make someone unable to live, they will fight you desperately."
"But isn't it a bit too reckless for Vice President Lin to barge in with people?"
"Barged in? I didn't see it."
"I didn't see it either."
"As the company's tech guy, the last gift I gave Huanyu before I resigned was to paralyze the entire surveillance system. Gu Shaoting, I haven't been happy with you for a long time."
After beating up Gu Shaoting and Lin Shirou, these people started smashing things.
The entire company was filled with the sound of crashing. Gu Shaoting and Lin Shirou, beaten like two dying loaches, writhed weakly on the ground.
"Lin, Xing, Wan!"
"You venomous woman."
"Sister, I am your sister. Why are you doing this to me? I'm going to tell Dad and Grandma."
Lin Xingwan walked up to Lin Shirou. Wearing high heels, she stepped on Lin Shirou's head.
"Lin Shirou, if you want to push me to a dead end, I'll take you with me. You shouldn't have involved other innocent people in our grievances. You owe Uncle Ye and Ranran an apology. Don't take my warning lightly, or you'll have to pray for your own fortune every day."
After speaking, Lin Xingwan linked her arm through Zhou Jinbai's and left in a high-profile manner.
"Did you hear Sister-in-law? Apologize! Otherwise, I'll beat you every time I see you. He… ptooey!"
Before leaving, Huang Mao coughed up a thick phlegm and spat it on Lin Shirou.
"Damn it, you dare to mess with our Sister-in-law? Are you tired of living?" Another man kicked Gu Shaoting in the backside.
The other few people then beat Gu Shaoting again with punches and kicks before leaving contentedly.
After these people had completely left, Gu Shaoting roared at his subordinates, "What are you looking at? Call the police! Lin Xingwan, I will never let you go."
Gu Shaoting roared madly. His dignity had been crushed by Lin Xingwan time and time again over the years.
He couldn't swallow this insult. He wanted this woman to pay the price!
…
It was two hours later when Zhou Jinbai and Lin Xingwan returned to the hospital.
Liu Mengqin, with a worried expression, rushed to Lin Xingwan when she saw them and checked her thoroughly. After confirming she was fine, she asked, "What were you two doing for the past two hours?"
Before Lin Xingwan could speak, Huang Mao spoke first, "Sister-in-law led us to beat people up, splashed dog blood, and smashed things. It felt so satisfying."
Liu Mengqin's expression froze when she heard this. "Beat people up? Splashed dog blood? And smashed things? Did you cause trouble at Huanyu Company? Although it sounds satisfying, Gu Shaoting and Lin Shirou, that pair of scumbags, will definitely not let you off easily. Xingwan, you're being too foolish. It's not worth dirtying your hands for these two bitches."
Liu Mengqin looked as if she was about to cry. Bai Xiao, who had been in the ward the whole time, said, "Sister-in-law leading people to smash things and beat people will only result in administrative punishment; Lin Shirou and Gu Shaoting are charged with intentional homicide, which is one of the most heinous criminal acts."
Zhou Jinbai snorted, "Not only did we beat them, but when Ye Zong wakes up, we will also make them compensate Dingfeng Entertainment for their losses and apologize to us."
"Ah… this?" Liu Mengqin's mind couldn't quite process it. She looked at Zhou Jinbai and then at Bai Xiao blankly, her gaze shifting back and forth between the two. "Did I hear that right?"
"Sister Qin, don't worry about these things. Time will tell whether Jinbai and Bai Xiao are right or not. You go and calculate the company's losses now. I want to see how tough these two beasts can be."
Lin Xingwan's anxious mood had calmed down. She had returned to her capable and shrewd strong woman persona, exuding an indescribable dignity and nobility in her every move.
"Okay." Liu Mengqin quickly left.
Lin Xingwan then looked at the silent Ge Xuan Temple. "I'll take care of things here. You can continue with your work."
Ge Xuan Temple looked as if he had something to say but hesitated. His expression was very conflicted, but he finally nodded obediently. "Okay."
"Brother Zhou, do you need our help here? If not, we'll be leaving too. The smell of disinfectant in the hospital is quite unsettling." Huang Mao made a gagging motion after taking a deep breath, expressing his strong discomfort.
"No, we're having a barbecue at my place tonight. Xingwan and I might be a little late, but you guys go ahead and help Grandma first."
Zhou Jinbai knew Huang Mao disliked hospitals, so he instructed him this way.
"Alright, Brother and Sister-in-law, see you tonight."
"Goodbye, Sister-in-law. Goodbye, Brother."
…
Soon, the lively ward was left with only Ye Ranran, Bai Xiao, Lin Xingwan, and Zhou Jinbai.
Bai Xiao sat on the sofa drinking hot water. He felt a sharp gaze on him and looked up.
The two brothers met eyes, their intentions understood without words.
"Don't you have a lot of things to handle at the police station?" Zhou Jinbai raised an eyebrow, his demeanor arrogant and annoying.
"No… I didn't even go to the police station this morning. I rushed here in a hurry. Now you think I'm a third wheel even when I'm drinking water?"
Cherished when used, discarded when no longer needed.
Bai Xiao felt like a condom!
"How could I think you're a third wheel? It seems you have a lot of free time today. Grandma Bai the day before yesterday…"
"Look at my memory. I suddenly remembered I have a lot of things to do. I'll be going now." Bai Xiao downed the tea in one gulp and practically ran out of the ward.
"Remember to come to my place for barbecue tonight."
"Sorry, too busy."
"There's roast chicken, which you love."
"Remember to add plenty of cumin."
Lin Xingwan smiled. Zhou Jinbai pinched her face. "What are you smiling about?"
"I think you're so happy. You have a loving grandma and a group of sincere friends."
Lin Xingwan said this sincerely. She was actually very envious of everything Zhou Jinbai had.
"But even though I'm so happy, I love you. You're the truly happy one." Zhou Jinbai tickled Lin Xingwan's nose. "Nowadays, a man like me who can handle the living room, the kitchen, embroider peonies, and enter the bedroom is becoming extinct. Wife, you must cherish me."
If another man said this, Lin Xingwan would have found it incredibly narcissistic.
But coming from Zhou Jinbai's mouth, it was perfectly fine! He was indeed such an excellent man.
"Sister Lin, Brother Zhou, I refuse your dog food and have overturned your dog bowl. Are you guys ignoring the patient like this?"
Ye Ranran tried hard to find her sense of presence. She was already ten years old, not one.
Lin Xingwan quickly pushed Zhou Jinbai away and chuckled.
Around afternoon, Ye Zong's surgery finally concluded.
"The surgery was very successful, but there will be a few days of observation period afterward. He has been sent to the intensive care unit, so you cannot enter or exit freely. I will notify you if there is any news."
Lu Shiyan explained to Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai while rubbing his aching temples.
Behind him followed a large group of doctors, and even the hospital director was smiling, flattered.
"Dr. Lu's visit to our hospital for academic exchange is a great fortune for our hospital. Dr. Lu, may I take a photo with you?"
The white-haired director spoke to Lu Shiyan in a cautious tone.
Lu Shiyan nodded. The director stood by Lu Shiyan's side like a well-behaved little wife and shyly made a 'y' sign.
Other doctors couldn't help but lean closer to Lu Shiyan, hoping to be in the picture.
Lin Xingwan, standing by, was stunned and couldn't help but lean into Zhou Jinbai's ear and say, "I didn't expect Lu Shiyan to be so popular in the hospital."
Zhou Jinbai corrected the error in Lin Xingwan's words. "Lu Shiyan is not only popular in the hospital, but he is also a rare genius in the medical field for a hundred years. There are now three titans in the medical field, and one of them is Lu Shiyan."
So amazing?
Heavens!
She always thought Lu Shiyan was just a small doctor!
It seemed that Zhou Jinbai's friends, apart from Bai Xiao, were all big shots!
Lin Xingwan was numb. As she was still pondering the information in Zhou Jinbai's words, he took her hand and said to Lu Shiyan, "I have plans for dinner tonight. We're having barbecue at my place, and there's your favorite raw marinated seafood."
After saying that, he led Lin Xingwan away.
In the car, Lin Xingwan kept checking the time.
Her appointment with Chen Yuchu was at six o'clock, but it was already 5:48. Coupled with the rush hour, traffic jams were a common occurrence.
"I should have asked Secretary Chen to have dinner tomorrow. It's all your fault. Who asked you to call her out of the blue? Giving her a bad impression on the first meeting, maybe she won't want to cooperate with me anymore."
At this moment, Lin Xingwan wished she had wings to fly to Chen Yuchu's side.
"Everyone has moments when things go wrong. The situation today is special. I believe she will understand."
Zhou Jinbai played with Lin Xingwan's hand. It was fair, soft, and her fingers were like trimmed scallions.
"I hope so."
As soon as Lin Xingwan finished speaking, the car stopped again. The driver patted the steering wheel. "Damn, traffic jam again."
Lin Xingwan: "…"
It was truly a case of "be careful what you wish for."
Just as Lin Xingwan was extremely anxious, she received a call from Chen Yuchu.
"I'm sorry, Miss Lin. The company suddenly has a meeting to attend, which might take an hour. Can we postpone our dinner by an hour?"
"It's okay, it's okay. Secretary Chen, you go ahead and be busy."
After Lin Xingwan hung up, her mood instantly brightened. "It's truly a case of 'when one door closes, another opens'! I didn't expect Secretary Chen to have a sudden meeting. We still have an hour."
Lin Xingwan excitedly grabbed Zhou Jinbai's arm and shook it like a little girl.
"My wife is beautiful and kind-hearted. Even heaven is helping you."
Zhou Jinbai praised her generously. He didn't expect that just a message could make this woman so happy.
But Lin Xingwan suddenly became gossipy. "Speaking of which, the new executive officer of Dongfang Consortium is not at all considerate of women. It's so late, and he's still making Secretary Chen attend a meeting."
"It's normal. Let alone Chen Yuchu, many high-level executives at Dongfang Consortium have to work overtime until midnight. Her work is considered relatively easy."
Zhou Jinbai didn't find anything wrong with it. The salary at Dongfang Consortium was tied to ability and working hours.
For overtime hours, the salary was calculated at five times the normal rate. Some people even treated the company as their home.
"No, no, no." Lin Xingwan shook her little head like a rattle drum. "This further confirms one thing."
Seeing her mysterious look, Zhou Jinbai asked, "What?"
"The boss of Dongfang Consortium is not good! He's so cruel to such a beautiful and captivating Secretary Chen. He's either gay or has problems in that area."
Zhou Jinbai: "…"
"But come to think of it, a man in his forties who doesn't even show his face in photos, it's normal for him to have problems. When a man reaches middle age, he has no choice but to put goji berries in his thermos."
Zhou Jinbai: "…"
Ten minutes after Lin Xingwan and the others arrived at the restaurant, Chen Yuchu arrived late.
During dinner tonight, they rarely discussed work, but instead talked about interesting topics.
Zhou Jinbai occasionally said a few words, but most of the time he was serving food to Lin Xingwan or peeling shrimp.
Chen Yuchu saw all of this and was inwardly shocked.
She and Zhou Jinbai had grown up together. Over the years, she had seen countless women flock to him like moths, but she had never seen anyone who could win him over.
Chen Yuchu had always believed that a king like Zhou Jinbai was destined to be alone for his entire life.
But when she saw the usually arrogant man doting on Lin Xingwan so much, she knew that soon, Dongfang Consortium would have a mistress.
However, could Lin Xingwan truly secure the position of the eldest young madam of the Dongfang family?
A smiling, knife-wielding face appeared in Chen Yuchu's mind, and she felt some concern for Lin Xingwan's safety.
After dinner, as they were parting, Chen Yuchu handed a delicate box to Lin Xingwan.
"What is this?" Lin Xingwan's gaze fell on the box, her face full of curiosity.