Chapter 582: How Can We Compete Fairly?

“Hello.”

A few seconds later, Mei Liangxin’s voice came through the phone.

“Why didn’t you call me? Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten us in your happiness.”

Xu Shaochen jokingly asked.

“I’m busy installing an elevator on Mount Everest. After that, I have to rush to put a cover on the Pacific Ocean.” Mei Liangxin made a dry joke, but Xu Shaochen could tell he wasn’t in a good mood.

Given Mei Liangxin’s usual playful nature, this reaction was unusual.

Xu Shaochen frowned and asked, “What’s going on? Did something happen?”

“It’s nothing. I’ll be back in a couple of days. I really like the girl I met on the blind date. When I return… I’ll bring her with me.”

Mei Liangxin clearly didn’t want to say much more, and Xu Shaochen didn’t press further.

Anyway, he’ll be back in a couple of days. It would be better to ask him face-to-face if there’s anything wrong by then.

“Alright, let’s leave it at that. I just got back to Jiangzhou and was planning to visit your sister.”

Xu Shaochen said.

“Get lost, you bastard!”

Mei Liangxin cursed and then hung up the phone.

Hearing the busy tone on the phone, Xu Shaochen was momentarily stunned before cursing, “What the hell, lunatic.”

Long Yi, who was driving, and Long Er, the co-driver, both twitched the corners of their mouths.

Big Brother, you did that on purpose, didn’t you?

Saying you’re going to visit someone’s sister in front of them, everyone knows what that implies.

And how is that any different from saying you’re going to ‘do’ his sister? As they passed by a flower shop, he bought a bouquet of 99 roses, which smelled fragrant—yes, like the scent of money.

Another ten minutes of driving, and they arrived at their destination.

Walking into the office building, Xu Shaochen noticed a young man holding a bouquet of flowers.

The young man gave him a wary look and tentatively asked, “Are you here to see Mei Liangying?”

“How did you know?” Xu Shaochen was puzzled.

The young man sneered, “Of course, because I’m waiting for her too. There’s only one girl in this entire building who’s this beautiful.”

“Wow, trying to steal my girl and still being so arrogant?” Xu Shaochen sized up the young man.

The young man seemed to be around his age, wearing a pricey Patek Philippe watch and dressed in what appeared to be expensive clothes.

Hmm, and judging by the Ferrari parked outside earlier, this guy isn’t short on cash either.

The young man sneered at Xu Shaochen and said, “Steal your girl? Are you still half-asleep? I’ve been coming here for several days now and I’ve only just seen you now. Obviously, I’m the new guy here.”

“Alright, you wait here then. In a moment, I’ll personally crush the budding feelings you’ve got.”

Xu Shaochen patted him on the shoulder and then walked briskly towards the elevator.

“Sir, please stop right there. If you’re here to see our Director Mei, you need to wait here.”

The receptionist quickly stepped forward to block Xu Shaochen.

Seeing this, the young man smirked sarcastically and said, “You said you’d crush my budding feelings? I thought you were someone important, but you’re just like me—you can’t get in either. Who are you trying to mess with?”

“Are you new here?” Xu Shaochen asked, frowning at the receptionist.

The receptionist glanced at Xu Shaochen dismissively and coldly replied, “Whether I’m new or not isn’t your concern. All you need to know is that you can’t go upstairs.”

“Move aside, I’m your Director Mei’s boyfriend.” Xu Shaochen was starting to feel like his attempt to show off was backfiring.

“Hahaha! You’re killing me! Bro, that act was a bit too forced. I’ve been here for several days, and I’ve never seen any sign of you around Mei Miss. .”

The young man on the side who had been watching burst out laughing and sneered at Xu Shaochen.

The receptionist also chuckled, with a hint of mockery in her eyes. “Sir, I know you’re one of Director Mei’s suitors, but please maintain some basic sanity.”

“Fine. Although I don’t like your tone, it’s your job, so I won’t hold it against you. I’ll call her myself.”

Xu Shaochen said seriously to the receptionist, then took out his phone and began to make a call.

The receptionist didn’t take him seriously, shrugging slightly as she returned to her work station.

She didn’t believe Xu Shaochen’s words at all. If he were really her boss’s boyfriend, why had she never seen him before?

The young man watched Xu Shaochen with amusement. He wanted to see who Xu Shaochen would pretend to call.

In his mind, Xu Shaochen was just saving face by pretending to make a call and would find an excuse to leave shortly after.

“I’m downstairs at your company. The receptionist won’t let me in. Can you have a word with her?”

Xu Shaochen said as soon as the call connected.

“What? You’re back? Don’t bother with the receptionist. I’ll come down right away.”

Mei Liangying exclaimed excitedly before abruptly hanging up.

Xu Shaochen was still a bit surprised but then smiled and put his phone away.

“Sir, didn’t you say my boss was going to talk to me? Why didn’t you hand me the phone?”

The receptionist asked sarcastically, cursing Xu Shaochen in her heart for being pretentious.

Xu Shaochen raised an eyebrow and sharply rebuked, “I didn’t hold it against you earlier because you were just doing your job, but now, for that comment, you can pack up and leave.”

“Ha, it’s not up to you to decide whether I get fired. How about you leave instead? No way our boss would fall for someone like you who cares so much about saving face. Have some self-awareness.”

The receptionist dismissed Xu Shaochen’s threat and shot back sarcastically.

Xu Shaochen chose not to respond. It’s better to let reality teach this person a lesson later.

“Bro, you’re seriously entertaining. Even though you’re my rival, I do like you. Let’s have a fair competition.”

The young man with the flowers laughed as he walked over to Xu Shaochen.

The reason he mentioned ‘fair competition’ was that he didn’t think Xu Shaochen could beat him.

Judging by Xu Shaochen’s actions earlier, claiming to be Mei Liangying’s boyfriend and then pretending to make a phone call, how could someone like Mei Liangying, a goddess, be interested in him? Victory would be his.

Xu Shaochen ignored him. Compete fairly with me? I’ve already crossed the finish line, while you’re just leaving the starting point. How do you plan to compete with me?

Seeing that Xu Shaochen was ignoring him, the young man shrugged indifferently and started fiddling with his phone, leaning against the wall.

“Ding——”

At that moment, the elevator doors opened.

All three of them instinctively focused their attention on it.