Ch. 150 - In the Midst of Water and Fire
"Sister Xia, wait a moment."
Lu Xing's heart was pounding against his ribs. He bit his tongue hard, the sharp sting helping him regain his composure.
'No.'
Little Goldie cannot be allowed to meet Auntie Wen!
In an instant, a professional formula flashed through Lu Xing's mind:
【Client within the service period > Client outside the service period】
Right now, they were at school, so this technically fell under Xia Yeshuang's service time.
But!
Auntie Wen's emotional defenses had already crumbled once before because of Xia Yeshuang's youth.
And now, Auntie Wen was actually present!
'F*ck!'
Even if it wasn't Auntie Wen's "service time," would she still feel uncomfortable?
It’s just like the workplace.
If you ignore a client during your break, they might not say anything at the time.
But when you clock back in and try to talk business, just watch and see if that client doesn't find a way to mess with you!
This was exactly why Lu Xing always tried his best to prevent his clients from ever meeting!
None of his clients were bad people. He genuinely wanted every one of them to be a little happier.
"What's wrong?"
Hearing Lu Xing call her, Xia Yeshuang turned her head, looking at him with confusion.
Her back was to the room.
Lu Xing, however, was facing the infirmary. He could clearly see Hu Zhongzhong's shocked face, Secretary Zhao's astonished expression...
And.
Auntie Wen's emotionless, yet visibly downcast eyes.
Lu Xing took a quiet breath. He calmly fished a wet wipe from his pocket and handed it to Little Goldie, saying with a warm smile:
"Wipe your sweat. Thank you for rushing over to see me. I'm really happy you did. I'll go buy you some water; you can sit inside for a bit."
Secretary Zhao was stunned. She knew Lu Xing’s background, but she hadn't expected him to have a girlfriend at school.
'F*ck!'
No, big brother.
Do you actually have enough fucking time for this?
And.
Can't you open your damn eyes and look?
CEO Wen isn't saying anything on the surface, but who knows what kind of storm is raging in her heart!
In this situation, you're actually inviting the little girlfriend to sit inside?
Are you afraid she won't start a fight with CEO Wen?
Are you afraid this Shura Field isn't big enough?
Tell me, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you? You just want to see two women tear each other apart!
Xia Yeshuang squinted at Lu Xing's smiling face. He was backlit by the afternoon sun, which plated his silhouette with a shimmering golden edge.
In her eyes, she saw an angel.
And so.
Xia Yeshuang said, "No need. I'll go with you."
Secretary Zhao: ???
'Holy f*ck!'
It can work like that?
Lu Xing hesitated. "Forget it, Sister Xia. It's too hot outside. I'll go. Hehe, I'll be back in a flash!"
Seeing Lu Xing turn to leave, Xia Yeshuang grabbed his wrist and said irritably:
"You're so long-winded."
"I'm going out to get some sun and supplement my calcium. What are you standing there for? Let's go!"
The entire time.
Xia Yeshuang hadn't even glanced into the room. She had taken the initiative to pull Lu Xing away, while Lu Xing still looked reluctant to leave.
Secretary Zhao: !!!
'High-level.'
Truly high-level!
What is "operation," what is "awareness"?
This move from Lu Xing is on a whole other level!
Secretary Zhao was genuinely impressed. She really had nothing left to say.
Lu Xing was pulled out of the infirmary by Xia Yeshuang. He still wore a look of mild regret.
"I was just about to peel an apple for Hu Zhongzhong."
"I'm particularly good at it, you know. I can keep the peel in one continuous strip!"
Xia Yeshuang rolled her eyes. "Who would care about something so boring!"
A moment later.
Xia Yeshuang added, "I don't believe you. Peel one for me to see later."
Lu Xing laughed inwardly.
'Yes!'
I really deserve to earn this money!
One monkey, one leash.
On Xia Yeshuang's side...
Her personality was flammable and explosive, but also extremely easy to placate, and her attention was very easy to divert.
Little Goldie must have heard from somewhere that he had fallen.
Then, based on the way Little Goldie had rushed over upon hearing the news, she must have included him in her circle of "her people."
So Lu Xing had deliberately offered to buy her water. Knowing her personality, she would never stay behind; she would definitely insist on going with him.
That way...
A direct conflict between Little Goldie and Auntie Wen was avoided.
And on Wen Lingxiu's side...
A business veteran like Auntie Wen loves to observe people. A personality like Little Goldie's? She’d have her figured out in a single glance!
Lu Xing had deliberately performed his usual "coaxing the client" routine in front of Auntie Wen.
She would easily see that Xia Yeshuang was just another one of his "clients."
Auntie Wen had investigated his background and already felt a deep sense of guilt toward him. Seeing his performance now, she would only feel that his life was too humble and difficult.
That way.
Auntie Wen would only feel more pity for him, rather than feeling neglected or jealous.
In this manner, the emotions of both sides were managed.
Lu Xing let out an imperceptible sigh.
In this line of work of being a professional simp, the most important thing is to adapt to the situation, seize all available conditions, and quickly come up with a solution!
'Give up illusions. Please, a thousand times, ten thousand times, with all your might, save yourself from the midst of water and fire.'
Creak—
A black car stopped steadily at the entrance of the infirmary, blocking Lu Xing and Xia Yeshuang's path.
'Not right.'
Lu Xing's originally relaxed nerves suddenly tensed up. He subconsciously wanted to pull Xia Yeshuang away.
And the next second.
The car door was opened. The vice principal quickly got out of the car, rubbed his hands together, and walked towards the infirmary with some excitement.
When the vice principal saw Xia Yeshuang, he nodded.
The students of No. 1 High School were generally divided into three categories.
Those with rich families, those with good grades, and those with rich families and good grades.
The latter referred solely to Wei Qingyu.
For students like Wei Qingyu and Xia Yeshuang, who were good-looking, had rich families, and were famous in the school, the leaders all knew them.
Xia Yeshuang greeted, "Hello, Principal."
At school, you address by title.
The vice principal had given Xia Yeshuang face. Then no matter how irritable and domineering Xia Yeshuang was, she wouldn't hit a smiling person.
"Principal, are you here for..." Xia Yeshuang asked casually.
The vice principal said cheerfully.
"CEO Wen of the Wen family came to the school today. She said her nephew was injured while running at school. The old security guard at the gate was scared by the on-site medical team and called me. Only then did I find out about this."
"I can't talk anymore, I can't talk anymore. I'll go say hello to CEO Wen first."
As the vice principal spoke, he quickly walked into the infirmary.
'E-heh!'
The Wei family is rich, but the Wen family is not short of money either.
The Wei family can donate a building. On what grounds can't the Wen family?
The vice principal was a little regretful. How had he not heard that CEO Wen's nephew was actually at the school!
In an instant.
Watching the vice principal's back, Xia Yeshuang fell into a silence.
She was not a fool, nor was she blind.
She had just scanned the room. There were two women sitting by Hu Zhongzhong's hospital bed.
But she hadn't seen their faces clearly, just thought they were Hu Zhongzhong's parents.
But now hearing what the vice principal said...
A thick, cold sense of unease instantly engulfed her.
The sign Hu Zhongzhong was wearing had "Lu Xing" written on it. Therefore, everyone assumed it was Lu Xing who was injured.
Then.
The news this "CEO Wen" had heard... was it also that Lu Xing was injured?
Old Man Xia had mentioned he would teach her business.
The first thing he had done was send her a dossier listing the major enterprises in Haicheng that she needed to memorize.
Among them.
In a sea of businessmen who were either fat and bloated or thin and skeletal, only one woman stood out: elegant, dignified, otherworldly, and gentle.
She was so beautiful among that group of "uglies" that Xia Yeshuang had a very deep impression of her.
Xia Yeshuang remembered...
That woman was the head of the Wen family, Wen Lingxiu.
So.
Lu Xing is Wen Lingxiu's nephew?
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