The Master and His Wealthy Fiancée

Faced with seven or eight burly security guards, Chen Dong continued to eat calmly. He methodically took out his phone and dialed the number for Yu Deyuan, the general manager of the Jiangzhou Hotel.

When the call connected, he didn't say a word, simply tossing the phone to Wang Taoyin.

Wang Taoyin, who had been looking smug and arrogant, was ready to see what tricks Chen Dong had up his sleeve. Unexpectedly, she instinctively caught the phone as it was tossed to her. One look at the name on the screen—Yu Deyuan—and her legs instantly went soft with fear.

A voice came from the phone, still ringing out: "Mr. Chen? Mr. Chen, please give me your instructions!"

The fact that Yu Deyuan used the word "instructions" terrified Wang Taoyin even more. It directly proved that the status of this beggar-like man before her was even higher than her general manager's!

It also made it clear that she had brought this trouble upon herself.

Wang Taoyin wanted to hang up and apologize profusely to Chen Dong, but seeing his commanding gaze, she had no choice but to meekly answer the phone.

"President Yu, this is Wang Taoyin, the manager of the dining floor."

"Oh! You're the one Vice President Li recommended, right? How do you have Mr. Chen's phone?" On the other end of the line, Yu Deyuan was stunned for a moment, then he quickly advised, "Mr. Chen is our big boss now. You absolutely cannot be rude to him. If you just found this phone, keep it safe. I'm coming over right away. You might even get a reward for this, a promotion isn't out of the question!"

Wang Taoyin was rooted to the spot as if struck by lightning, her heart turning to ash. 'Cannot be rude? But I was incredibly rude!' she thought. 'A promotion? I'll be blessed by the heavens if I don't get fired!'

To find a job in her field right after graduation—and a well-paying manager position at that—Wang Taoyin had paid a great price, serving as that Vice President Li's mistress for a full two months. Now, because of one rash, impulsive action, it was all about to go up in smoke. She might even be blacklisted, making it even harder to find a job in the hotel industry in the future.

At this thought, Wang Taoyin didn't say another word to President Yu. She hung up the phone, knelt before Chen Dong, and returned the phone with both hands, her eyes filled with regret. "Please, Mr. Chen, forgive me!"

The security guards also realized something was wrong. One by one, they dropped their ferocious expressions and lowered their heads like misbehaving children waiting for a scolding.

Chen Dong took back his phone, not particularly perturbed by the incident. He was just glad that Murong Qing hadn't come to eat with him, or he would have been utterly embarrassed.

He said faintly, "Go on, get busy. And be more discerning in the future."

Wang Taoyin looked at Chen Dong in disbelief. He hadn't scolded her, let alone punished her! In an instant, her mood soared from the abyss to the clouds.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen! Thank you, Mr. Chen!..." Wang Taoyin thanked him profusely.

Watching Wang Taoyin's relieved figure and the shift in the 'palace of fortune' between her brows, Chen Dong seemed to have an epiphany. His mental state immediately rose by a level.

A single decision of his could make an ordinary person hover between the clouds and the abyss. Whether through his Martial Dao cultivation or his social status, here in the mortal world, he could alter the fate of others. At this moment, Chen Dong saw his true self more clearly. He realized that cultivating the mind was a constant, ubiquitous practice, and he was now one step closer to the Inner Scenery realm.

After leaving the Jiangzhou Hotel, Chen Dong received a call from Li Huiran.

Li Huiran got right to the point, "You went out last night and never came back. Where did you run off to?"

Chen Dong was speechless. 'Should I tell her I was abducted by a female bandit?' he thought.

Li Huiran didn't press him. She had been busy taking care of Wang Mengyu all night. She continued, "It's payday at the company today. I know you're out of money and your salary was all deducted, so I specially applied for a five-hundred-thousand-yuan bonus for you. It'll be deposited into your account shortly. If you run out, just let me know!"

A sudden guilt washed over Chen Dong, and he silently cursed himself. 'I'm such a bastard,' he thought. The Li Family was finally back on track, and he had been planning to help Elder Li reach the Grandmaster realm with the Star Luo Pill before bidding his farewells. But now, because of money, he was finding it incredibly hard to leave.

He sighed and said, "Thank you, President Li!"

After hanging up with Li Huiran, he received a text message a few minutes later informing him of a five-hundred-thousand deposit. Staring at his account balance, Chen Dong gritted his teeth and made a decision. 'For the sake of money, I'll just keep working for a while longer.' However, it was also time to help Elder Li improve his cultivation.

So, he first returned to the Li Family Manor, where he happened to find Li Qinghe practicing his martial arts.

Li Qinghe smiled and greeted him, "Xiaodong, what brings you back?"

"I saw that Grandmaster Li's body is about ready, so I came back specifically to help you improve!"

Li Qinghe's face lit up with excitement when he heard this. He had lived his whole life, and now he was finally about to reach the Grandmaster realm!

The process was very smooth. With the help of Chen Dong's exquisite acupuncture skills and the effects of the Star Luo Pill, Li Qinghe finally became a Grandmaster.

"I'm especially happy today! Tonight, the two of us, grandfather and grandson, will have a good drink!"

Chen Dong smiled and replied, "Alright!"

Li Qinghe truly was as astute as his age suggested. He could tell at a glance that something was different about Chen Dong today. He asked, "Xiaodong, if you have any difficulties, tell your grandpa. If there's anything I can do, I won't hold back!"

Chen Dong laughed awkwardly. "It's nothing, Grandmaster Li. You should focus on comprehending your new realm for now. We'll have that drink tonight!"

Li Qinghe laughed heartily. "As long as nothing's wrong! I'm an old man, yet I was still able to become a Grandmaster and fulfill a lifelong wish. Now, I just hope that you and Huiran can have a child to be a companion for little Li Wang. Then the Li Family will have its next generation, and I can die without any regrets!"

Feeling emotional, Chen Dong quickly took his leave.