A voice sounded from the crowd, and immediately from the direction of the entrance, a shadow rushed forward.
Then, the sound of a slap echoed through the hall.
Lin Zifeng hadn’t even had time to react when his cheek received a heavy slap, a burning pain surged, and one side of his face quickly swelled.
He had just opened his mouth when he saw two blood-stained molars ’clink’ and fall out, leaving him totally dumbfounded.
Looking up, he noticed out of nowhere a burly man in black standing in front of him, his gaze coldly fixed on him. The indifference and murderous intent in his eyes sent a shiver down his spine, almost to the point of wetting himself.
The sound of this slap was exceptionally loud, silencing the entire hall at once.
The crowd stood tongue-tied, staring at the black-clad bodyguard, hardly knowing when he had appeared there.
Only Ye Xuan could see clearly. This bodyguard had been standing unobtrusively at the entrance, but upon hearing Liu Ying’s order, he had dashed over as fast as lightning!
Unexpectedly, this woman had such a master hidden by her side, and Ye Xuan revealed a hint of interest.
And seeing this scene, Lin Tong was also stunned, gazing blankly at Liu Ying in her red outfit.
This woman had been seductively charming just moments before, but now she turned cold and ruthless, hitting someone decisively, without a word of apology.
She was practically unrestrained!
It was only now that Lin Tong remembered, this woman’s name was Liu Ying.
She was not some siren; she was the CEO of Liu Group, one of the top beauties of East Sea City alongside her, known as the ’Seductive Goddess’.
’Seductive’ meant sexy, coquettish, and charming!
And this woman was the epitome of enchantment. Her ruthless and decisive methods instilled fear in all her competitors!
At the same time, she was sexually attractive, bewitching all beings, making countless men kneel at her feet, an angelic temptress.
She had a beauty that could bring a nation to its knees, leaving countless women in her shadow.
However, if you thought she was easy to bully, you would be sorely mistaken — even risking a severe punishment!
Lin Zifeng, with his audacity, had the gall to harbor lecherous thoughts about her, and getting slapped was getting off lightly.
If it weren’t for Ye Xuan’s sake, at least a couple of his limbs would have been crippled!
The hall was terrifyingly silent, so quiet that even the drop of a pin could be heard.
Everyone stared blankly at Liu Ying, a huge question emerging in their minds.
Could this woman really be Liu Ying, the enchanting CEO of Liu Group, on par with the glamorous goddess, Lin Tong?
On Liu Ying’s face, the seductive smile returned, her watery, large eyes barely blinking, clear and innocent, like a girl untouched by the world.
However, the handprint on Lin Zifeng’s face was glaringly obvious, reminding everyone present that this woman was not to be trifled with!
Don’t be fooled by her appearance; she’s a rose with thorns. Anyone who tries to pick her will end up with a bloody hand, covered in scars.
Liu Ying glanced around the room and asked with a smile, "Does anyone else think Ye Xuan is lying and deceiving?"
The lesson from Lin Zifeng was right before their eyes; who would be looking for trouble?
Who could have imagined that Ye Xuan had really secured the contract with Liu Group? It felt like a dream, utterly incredible!
Even Lin Zifeng didn’t dare to speak, only cursing inwardly, thinking this kid must have been born under a lucky star.
Having the honor to collaborate with Liu Ying—it’s a privilege few in East Sea City could boast of. Countable on the fingers of one hand, so what on earth made Ye Xuan so special to catch Liu Ying’s favor!
Was this kid just a pretty boy who ended up being kept by Liu Ying?
First, he leeched off Lin Tong, and now he’s leeching off Liu Ying. Did Lin Zifeng really just toss him a collaboration out of charity? Lin Zifeng maliciously speculated in his mind.
Of course, those thoughts remained inside his head; he surely didn’t want to be publicly slapped again—too damn embarrassing!
"Ye Xuan, since Eastern Group doesn’t want you, why don’t you come over to my side? There’s no need to proceed with this cooperation."
At this moment, Liu Ying turned her head, smiling sweetly at Ye Xuan.
Faced with Liu Ying’s beguiling smile, Ye Xuan touched his nose, at a loss for words.
This enchantress was constantly stirring up trouble in his relationship with his wife; her words were clearly intended for Lin Tong to hear.
"Your own people called him a fraud and wanted to fire him, so I’m going to let him go. Let’s call off this collaboration!"
Liu Ying was smacking Eastern Group in the face, in his defense!
Ye Xuan responded with a light smile, "Miss Liu, you flatter me. I’m not as outstanding as you make me out to be. The one who wanted me gone was just an individual who has already been taught a lesson by Miss Liu. I believe they won’t try to send me away again."
With that, Ye Xuan’s lips curled into a meaningful grin, turning to Lin Zifeng to say, "Vice President Lin, wouldn’t you agree?"
Lin Zifeng looked up, and feeling everyone’s eyes on him, he shivered.
"Yes, yes! We won’t fire Ye Xuan. It’s our honor to cooperate with Liu Group."
Half of his face was swollen, crowned with a bright red handprint, making him look ludicrously comical.
Although he begrudged not being able to fire Ye Xuan, snagging the collaboration with Liu Group was a golden opportunity for Eastern Group.
So, weighing the pros and cons, the decision to fire Ye Xuan was, for now, reluctantly shelved.
"Hehe, it seems Vice President Lin knows the bigger picture. Since that’s settled, I already have the contract out. Isn’t it time for you to keep your promise, Vice President Lin?"
Ye Xuan’s smile carried a tinge of mischief.
Hearing this, Lin Zifeng felt a sinking feeling, his complexion turning sour.
To have him kneel to Ye Xuan in front of all these people was a barefaced humiliation, and he was furious.
Although he had knelt to Ye Xuan once before, it was a confusing ordeal not of his volition. Naturally, it wouldn’t happen again.
"Ye Xuan, you’ve secured the contract with Liu Group, and I won’t fire you. Let’s leave this matter as it is!"
Lin Zifeng huffed coldly, flicked his sleeve, and prepared to leave, his humiliation complete.
As for kneeling? Dream on.
Ye Xuan knew Lin Zifeng would never kneel. He shrugged teasingly, "Vice President Lin, you need to watch where you’re going. You don’t want to trip and end up like a dog eating dirt. It would be quite unbecoming."
As soon as Ye Xuan finished speaking, Lin Zifeng, just stepping out the door, tripped and fell to the ground.
Thump, thump, thump—he tumbled down the stairs, sprawling forward, lips inadvertently landing on a steaming pile of dog excrement.
He truly ended up like a dog eating dirt!
Seeing this, many were stunned, and at the sight of the half-eaten dog turd, they felt queasy.
"Lil’ Lin, I told you to watch your step to avoid falling! See, not heeding Brother Ye’s words brings trouble right before your eyes," Ye Xuan fanned his nose, his face full of mocking mirth.
The crowd burst into laughter.
Even Liu Ying couldn’t help covering her mouth and giggling, her bewitching eyes glancing at Ye Xuan, brimming with allure.
Lin Tong heaved a silent sigh, thinking this guy was a calamity of millennia, born to wreak havoc—harming not just women but "harming" men, too.