Chapter 180: Returning the Favor

“Li Yong, are you okay?”

Yuan Gang noticed something was off with Li Yong only after his initial excitement subsided.

“I’m fine. You go ahead; I’ll take care of the bill.”

Li Yong forced a stiff smile. Given that Yuan Gang was now a general manager, and he himself was unemployed, he didn’t dare to shout at him.

“Alright, I’ll take off then.”

Yuan Gang felt a bit awkward. After all, he had taken the position Li Yong wanted. So, hearing that, he turned and left.

Li Yong stood still, his face changing from cloudy to clear. He felt resentful. Why could a fool like Yuan Gang become a manager while he got fired? Ultimately, he gritted his teeth and decided to swallow his pride and plead with Xu Shaochen. He believed it would only take one word from Xu Shaochen.

But as he took out his Phone, he froze.

Just earlier, at the hotel entrance, he had been afraid Xu Shaochen might someday ask him for a favor, so he didn’t save Xu Shaochen’s number.

Now he wanted to ask Xu Shaochen for help, but he didn’t even have the opportunity to call him.

For a moment, he deeply regretted his earlier arrogance. If only he hadn’t belittled Xu Shaochen and shown off in front of him.

…………..

“That’s how you should smack him down hard! Hmph, acts like he’s so great, but in front of you, he’s just trash.”

Du Ruyan said triumphantly, her tone full of excitement. She couldn’t stand Li Yong’s arrogant attitude.

“Girls should be more graceful. I’ll take you home.” Xu Shaochen knocked her lightly on the head. The events at the cinema had drawn them closer.

After all, they had already gotten quite close. To go a step further would be an intimate connection.

Du Ruyan covered her head, pouting and unimpressed, “When you were hugging, kissing, and touching me, you didn’t say girls should be graceful!”

“Ahem, ahem…” Xu Shaochen’s face turned red. Damn, that was embarrassing.

It was already 10 PM by the time Xu Shaochen got Du Ruyan home.

He took a taxi back to his villa community.

But instead of going to his own house, he headed to the villa where Long Yi and Long Er lived.

“Boss, please come in.”

Seeing Xu Shaochen at the door, both Long Yi and Long Er were surprised, unsure of what Xu Shaochen needed.

They invited Xu Shaochen into the living room, poured him a glass of water, and sat respectfully across from him.

The coffee table was cluttered with disassembled firearm parts. It was clear they had been maintaining a handgun.

“You don’t need to get your hands dirty. Find a few people, go to Yunzhou, and give Zhou Yun a greeting. No need to kill him, just leave him half-disabled. The price isn’t an issue.”

Xu Shaochen spoke calmly while looking at the two. Zhou Yun had hired three gunmen to take his life, so he had to return the favor.

After all, failing to return the favor would be impolite. This was the Longguo custom.

Originally, he intended to kill Zhou Yun, but Xu Shaochen thought that would be too kind. Letting Zhou Yun live a fate worse than death felt more satisfying.

“Understood, Boss.”

Long Yi nodded. Finding someone to do this kind of job was too easy for him. He could just hire someone from abroad.

“Make the arrangements as soon as possible.”

Xu Shaochen drank from his glass and then stood up to leave.

“Take care, Boss.”

Both of them stood up quickly to see him off.

…………..

“Still not asleep?”

Xu Shaochen entered his own villa and saw Linda still sitting on the sofa. He casually asked.

“Boss, I can’t sleep without you holding me.” Linda winked playfully. She was just worried that something had happened to Xu Shaochen.

Xu Shaochen stepped forward and picked her up. “Then I’ll make sure you have a good sleep tonight.”

“Tomorrow is the weekend. We can be as reckless as we want tonight.” Linda gave him a challenging look and kissed him on the corner of his lips.

Having been provoked by Du Ruyan earlier today, Xu Shaochen could no longer hold back. No need to go to the bedroom. He settled it right there.

The coffee table and sofa proved to be excellent battlegrounds…

After a round of intense lovemaking, both of them lay on the sofa, savoring the lingering intimacy.

“I informed President Jenny about the shooting. She said she’ll put pressure on the elders’ faction to ensure your safety as much as possible.”

Linda’s eyes were half-closed, her gaze hazy. She clung to Xu Shaochen, speaking in a soft voice.

“Can she handle it?”

Xu Shaochen was a bit worried. After all, could a woman like Jenny withstand such immense pressure?

Linda sneered dismissively, “If President Jenny couldn’t handle it, would your grandfather have let her run the Company?”

Xu Shaochen couldn’t help but smile at her words. That female president was even more impressive than he had imagined.

“President Jenny is beautiful, has a better figure than mine, is taller than me, and is a purebred white girl.” Linda whispered softly into Xu Shaochen’s ear.

Xu Shaochen twitched his lips, “And what does that have to do with me?”

“Didn’t you say you dislike foreigners? Shouldn’t you be riding on top of her and conquering her?” Linda kept fanning the flames, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

After all, she was really curious about what that proud and capable woman would be like in bed. It would give Linda a great sense of satisfaction.

Xu Shaochen rolled his eyes. “Then I hate those old geezers from the elders’ faction even more. Should I do the same to them?”

“If you like, you can try,” Linda replied with a playful smile.

Xu Shaochen: “………”

Just imagining it made him feel sick. No, no, he needed to fantasize about some beautiful women to cleanse his mind.

…………..

Sunday morning.

Xu Shaochen drove Linda’s car to the Hospital.

“Mr. Xu, the stitches can be removed the day after tomorrow. After observing for two more days, your mother can be discharged.”

Dean Fu walked alongside Xu Shaochen toward Li Xiaoli’s room. He always placed Li Xiaoli’s condition as the top priority.

He wasn’t just doing this to leave a good impression on Xu Shaochen.

He was also afraid that if anything happened to Li Xiaoli, Xu Shaochen would probably tear down the entire Hospital, and he would be the one to face the consequences.

“No need to thank me. On the day my mom is discharged, we’ll have a meal together. If you ever need help in the future, just say the word.”

Xu Shaochen smiled at Dean Fu. Dean Fu really went above and beyond. Every time Xu Shaochen came to visit his mom, Dean Fu was there to provide updates on her condition.

He was so familiar with Li Xiaoli’s condition that it was clear how dedicated he was.

Xu Shaochen wasn’t blind; he could see the favor being done.

“Mr. Xu, you’re too kind. It’s all part of my job. Your mother’s room is just ahead. I have a meeting to attend, so I won’t go in.”

Dean Fu kept a calm expression, but his heart was bursting with joy. This was exactly what he had hoped for. All his efforts were just for these few words.

“Mom, how are you feeling?”

Xu Shaochen walked into the room.

“Xiaochen, you’re just in time. Tomorrow is your father’s death anniversary. I can’t go back, but you must go, no matter what.”

Seeing Xu Shaochen enter, Li Xiaoli quickly spoke.

Xu Shaochen was taken aback. With everything happening lately, he had actually forgotten.