Volume 1, Chapter 55: Excessive Conditions, and a Wronged Lin Ruoxue!

"Su Ming, you piece of trash, haha!!"

"Let's see how you explain this to Lin Ruoxue." Young Master Chu shouted at the top of his lungs.

The others chimed in similarly.

"I didn't expect you to have such wild tastes."

"Oh my, so big, so fair, and you even started playing tag around the pillars."

"Quite the self-control you've got there. Let's see how long you can hold out."

Everyone was shouting, their faces flush with excitement. A live-catch of adultery—it was simply too thrilling.

Many didn't even dare to blink, terrified of missing a single wonderful moment.

Especially seeing Su Ming chased around like this; they all found it immensely stimulating.

The visual impact was simply too strong.

"Haha, Su Ming, let's see how you talk your way out of this, playing strip games with a female masseuse here."

"If Lin Ruoxue finds out, you won't be able to wash yourself clean even if you jump into the Yellow River."

Yun Shaofeng was shouting excitedly at this moment as well.

His mobile phone was already aimed squarely at Su Ming and the naked girl, snapping pictures frantically.

"Wait, hold on. That girl's back looks so familiar." Young Master Chu suddenly frowned, staring at the girl's back in deep thought.

"That mole..." Another young man looked at the girl's back with suspicion, sensing familiarity.

"I think I've seen that birthmark pattern somewhere before too," another young man said.

Suddenly.

"Th-th-that's not Yun Yao, is it?!"

Young Master Chu suddenly let out a shrill scream.

Hearing this, Yun Shaofeng was instantly dumbfounded, struck as if by a bolt from the blue. His phone slipped from his hand and crashed to the floor, forgotten.

Everyone else stared in wide-eyed shock, their jaws practically hitting the floor.

Seeing his own sister with a face as red as a beetroot, acting precisely like a bitch in heat as she chased after Su Ming.

A crushing sense of humiliation made Yun Shaofeng wish he could find a crack in the ground and crawl right into it.

"What is going on? What is happening here?!"

"Hurry up and put some clothes on my sister!"

Recovering his wits, Yun Shaofeng hastily stripped off his coat and lunged forward.

He grabbed and held his sister Yun Yao tightly, while several girls rushed over to help dress her.

"Don't run, don't run away, let's play for a while longer!"

By this time, Yun Yao had completely lost her reason, her face radiating a lovesick idiocy that frightened the surrounding men so much none dared to approach.

Meanwhile, Su Ming walked over unhurriedly.

"Is this the show you arranged?"

"Utterly pathetic!"

"You really went all out, didn't you? To frame me, you even offered up your own sister."

Su Ming shrugged his shoulders, wearing an expression of profound disappointment.

Instantly, Yun Shaofeng's eyes split with rage, his back molars practically grinding to dust.

His heart hammered wildly, his blood burned, and a towering fury surged straight to the top of his head.

"Damn it!!"

"You bastard, what on earth did you do to my sister?"

Yun Shaofeng roared in a low voice.

By now, Su Ming had already strolled out of the room, lit a cigarette, and stood off to the side to watch the spectacle.

"Chu Fei, you motherfucker, you actually dared to touch my sister!"

"And you, how did you know the shape of my sister's birthmark?"

"You, you piece of shit, how on earth did you know about the black mole on my sister's back? Get the hell out of here, all of you!"

Recalling the remarks made by his group of "brothers" just moments ago, the sheer volume of information finally registered in Yun Shaofeng's mind, and he flipped out on the spot.

Young Master Chu and the others were left in extreme awkwardness.

"I, uh, I'm going to go get my nasal bone reset."

"Take care, Young Master Yun."

With that, Young Master Chu and the others retreated in dejection. Stepping out the door, they caught sight of Su Ming leisurely puffing on his cigarette.

A chill ran down everyone's spine.

This Su Ming was simply terrifying—not only was his personal strength formidable, but his methods were even more spine-chilling.

The original frame-up had turned into a massive public social death for the Yun siblings.

Meanwhile, inside another room.

Lin Ruoxue sat on the floor, watching President Xiao brew tea before her. His movements were practiced and quite graceful to watch.

However.

After watching for a full hour and a half, Lin Ruoxue was growing impatient.

If not for the sake of courtesy, she would have interrupted long ago.

Still, continuing to wait like this was no solution.

"Um, President Xiao..."

Lin Ruoxue ventured tentatively.

"This pot of tea is the best I've ever brewed."

"Miss Lin, come and sample my tea art."

With that, President Xiao poured a cup and pushed it across the table toward Lin Ruoxue.

For a moment, Lin Ruoxue found herself unable to bring up the topic again. Forcing herself to remain patient, she picked up the teacup and took a delicate sip.

"Ah, the taste is slightly bitter at first, followed by a lingering fragrance that dances across the palate."

"As it slips down into the throat, it leaves a lingering warmth."

"Thank you so much for your hospitality, President Xiao."

Lin Ruoxue offered a word of praise while expressing her gratitude.

"Miss Lin actually understands tea quite well; you certainly have a rich appreciation for it."

"It seems my Xihu Longjing won't go to waste after all. I was worried it would be like playing the lute to a cow."

"Previous business discussions always involved alcohol, with tea only occasionally brewed. Those roughnecks didn't understand the art of tea at all. Giving them such fine tea was simply casting pearls before swine."

President Xiao wore a satisfied smile and complimented Lin Ruoxue in return.

Yet, he still stubbornly avoided mentioning the matter of the partnership.

"President Xiao, regarding this cooperation, I sincerely hope you might grant us this chance."

"Tianding Group is the real estate titan of Longzhou. I know many people are vying for this partnership, but as you know, our Lin family is exceptionally professional in building material supply chains and initial architectural design."

"I truly hope President Xiao..." Lin Ruoxue finally mustered the courage to ask.

Before she could finish, however, President Xiao slid another cup of tea across to her.

"Since you like it so much, have two more cups. This tea is very good for your health, especially for young women like you. Drinking more of it is beneficial if you suffer from Qi deficiency."

President Xiao smoothly steered the conversation away, leaving Lin Ruoxue burning with anxiety inside. Outwardly, however, she had to force a natural expression, smile, and pick up the teacup once again.

Her gaze drifted elsewhere, her attention completely scattered.

It was simply too dull and boring.

She had spent a full hour and a half watching the man brew tea.

Had the Tianding Group partnership project not been so crucial, she would have turned around and walked out long ago.

"It seems Miss Lin isn't particularly fond of my tea ceremony after all. Very well, I won't waste any more of your time."

"Let's discuss the matters concerning our cooperation with Wanding Group."

With that, President Xiao produced a contract from somewhere and placed it on the table.

Hearing this, Lin Ruoxue's heart leaped, and her face lit up with pleasant surprise.

Her gaze locked onto the contract, and she immediately picked it up to read through it.

"If you can accept the terms in this contract, then everything else is negotiable!!"

"It all depends on... whether you are willing to concede a sufficient profit margin."

At this, President Xiao lowered his head to resume drinking his tea.

Initially, Lin Ruoxue wore a look of joyful anticipation, but as her eyes scanned the contract's contents, her expression shifted.

Turning page after page, her face grew steadily uglier.

Finally, she slammed the contract down hard onto the table.

"Well? If you can accept it, just sign."

"That way, I won't have to go looking for another partner."

"I had to pull quite a few strings with Tianding Group to secure this internal contract. It's a rare opportunity, Miss Lin, so please don't let it slip through your fingers."

President Xiao raised his head with a smile, eyeing Lin Ruoxue as he spoke.