The server left after the two of them finished speaking. The short-skirted beauty glanced around, tidied her clothes, and walked into room 207.
This is definitely suspicious, Long Xiao strode quickly to room 207 and pushed the door open.
There were seven people inside. Lin Xuan was seated facing the door, with the short-skirted beauty who had just entered and two other girls beside her. Opposite Lin Xuan sat a胖子 (pàngzi - fat man) in an expensive suit, with his back to Long Xiao.
"Who are you looking for? Did you get the wrong room?" asked a young man sitting next to the胖子 (pàngzi - fat man) as he turned his head upon hearing the door open and saw Long Xiao.
Long Xiao pointed at Lin Xuan and said, "I'm here to take my wife home."
Lin Xuan had drunk a lot, her face was flushed, and she was slightly tipsy. Seeing Long Xiao, she hurriedly stood up and said, "Excuse me, everyone. My husband is here to pick me up, I should be going now."
The short-skirted beauty next to Lin Xuan grabbed her arm and said, "Lin Xuan, it's still early. I've already ordered red wine, let's have a drink before we go."
"My husband is already here."
The short-skirted beauty looked at Long Xiao and said, "You must be the live-in son-in-law of the Lin family, right? I'm warning you, mind your own business regarding Lin Xuan's affairs, unless you want to get yourself into trouble."
Hearing the short-skirted beauty's words, Long Xiao felt very displeased. He said, "Who are you? It's not your place to interfere in matters between Lin Xuan and me."
"How is it not my place? I'm Lin Xuan's best girlfriend, and I will interfere in her affairs. You're a penniless loser with nothing, what right do you have to be Lin Xuan's husband? Get a divorce immediately, or you'll regret it."
Long Xiao retorted, "Whether we get a divorce or not has nothing to do with you. I wouldn't marry you even if I were divorced, so why are you worrying?"
The short-skirted beauty's face turned green with anger, and she was about to teach Long Xiao a harsh lesson when Lin Xuan said, "Long Xiao, wait for me for a moment. After another glass of red wine, we'll leave."
The胖子 (pàngzi - fat man) sitting opposite Long Xiao also stood up with a smile, saying, "Lin Xuan's husband, right? Please have a seat and have a drink before you go."
Although the胖子 (pàngzi - fat man) looked affluent and had a friendly smile, Long Xiao could tell from his complexion, features, and voice that he had been hollowed out by indulgence in alcohol and lust, and that this person had malicious intentions.
Although it was the short-skirted beauty who had interacted with the server, it was not yet determined who intended to harm Lin Xuan. Long Xiao decided to wait and see how things unfolded.
In the past, he would have avoided such situations as much as possible, feeling he had no ability to handle them. Now, having learned a lot of medical skills, his physique far surpassed that of ordinary people, and someone dared to bully his wife. Long Xiao had no need to tolerate it any longer.
Long Xiao stood there watching. The wine hadn't arrived yet, so Lin Xuan introduced everyone at the table to Long Xiao.
The胖子 (pàngzi - fat man) was named Zhao Zhong, the branch manager of Ruixiang Bank. The three beautiful women sitting next to Lin Xuan were all her girlfriends. The short-skirted beauty was a client manager at Ruixiang Bank, named Yang Xiaoyue.
Soon, the server came in with a bottle of opened red wine.
Director Zhao took the wine, looked at Lin Xuan with lust in his eyes, licked his dry lips, and said, "Manager Lin, I'll pour the wine for you personally. After this glass, we'll talk about the loan."
Hearing Director Zhao mention the loan, Lin Xuan picked up her glass.
Looking at Lin Xuan, Director Zhao felt his mouth go dry. Lin Xuan was the most beautiful woman in the Donghai business world; who wouldn't like such a stunner? As soon as she drank this glass of wine, his moment of bliss would arrive.
Thinking of the passionate scene of rolling in bed with Lin Xuan, Director Zhao could feel certain parts of his body becoming restless.
"Long Xiao, come out with me for a moment. I have something to tell you," said Lu Xinghan, who was sitting next to Director Zhao, suddenly standing up.
He was Director Zhao's most loyal subordinate, and he knew exactly what Director Zhao intended to do. He didn't want this live-in son-in-law to ruin Director Zhao's good time at such a crucial moment.
Long Xiao glanced at Lu Xinghan and said, "We don't know each other well, do we? Say whatever you have to say right here. I'm waiting to go home with my wife."
"Going home with your wife can wait. After we finish drinking, Director Zhao still has business to discuss with Manager Lin. Let's excuse ourselves."
Long Xiao saw that the wine was already poured and Lin Xuan was about to drink, so he quickly said, "Lin Xuan, wait a moment."
Lin Xuan looked at Long Xiao curiously. Long Xiao smiled and said, "Drinking should be for everyone, shouldn't it? Why aren't others pouring?"
Lin Xuan suddenly realized and said, "That's right, let's all drink together. Come on, everyone, let's fill our glasses."
Lin Xuan put down her wine glass and reached for the red wine bottle, preparing to pour for the others.
Yang Xiaoyue snatched the red wine bottle and put it aside, saying, "We won't be drinking red wine. We'll have some white."
Long Xiao stepped forward, grabbed the red wine bottle, and said, "Here, I'll pour wine for everyone. Once you've all had your fill, Lin Xuan and I will go home."
Yang Xiaoyue glared and said, "What are you, a live-in son-in-law, to interfere with our drinking? Put the wine down."
"Don't you have something to hide? Why are you afraid to drink the red wine?" Long Xiao asked.
"What's there to hide? I, Yang Xiaoyue, have a clear conscience."
Although she said this, Yang Xiaoyue felt uneasy, wondering if this penniless live-in son-in-law had overheard her conversation with the server.
Lu Ming, another girlfriend of Lin Xuan, said, "You're a man who lives off his wife, a live-in son-in-law who survives because of Lin Xuan. What right do you have to pour wine for us? Get lost, get out immediately, don't make me despise you."
Lu Xinghan grabbed Long Xiao's shoulder with his right hand and reached for the wine bottle with his left, saying, "Get out of here, or I'll beat you to death."
Long Xiao's shoulder twitched, and with a bang, Lu Xinghan staggered back two steps, his back hitting the wall with a thud.
Long Xiao picked up Director Zhao's wine glass and poured him a glass, saying, "Director Zhao, drink this glass of wine. If you have nothing else, I'll apologize to you."
Director Zhao snorted coldly, his expression turning grim, and said, "Why should I drink wine poured by you? Who do you think you are? You're not worthy."
Long Xiao put down the wine bottle, walked to Lin Xuan's side, and said, "Lin Xuan, since they don't want to drink with you, let's go home."
Lin Xuan looked at her wine glass, then at Long Xiao.
She had been facing financial difficulties lately and had been rejected by several banks for loans. It was her girlfriend who had set her up with Director Zhao for this dinner, and she didn't want to ruin this opportunity over a glass of wine.
"Long Xiao, Director Zhao isn't a bad person. I'll drink this wine. Don't force him."
Although Lin Xuan was somewhat displeased with Long Xiao, she didn't scold him in front of outsiders, giving him some face.
Lin Xuan picked up her wine glass again, intending to drink it. Long Xiao snatched it away and said, "Lin Xuan, these scumbags have drugged the wine. This wine cannot be drunk."