Chapter 007
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Chapter 007 Social Queen Qin Yueran
If given the choice, Lin Aoxue would rather trade ten years of her life to avoid ever meeting Su Rui.
Meeting such a man was truly the worst thing that had happened in her life so far, without exception.
Wasn’t she supposed to be cold as ice and calm as still water? Why, after knowing him for just one day, could he provoke her anger countless times?
If not for this detestable man, how would she ever find herself in such an undignified position in the Junlan Kaibin Resort Hotel, filled with high-end guests?
This thought flashed through Lin Aoxue’s mind the moment Su Rui grabbed her waist, but in the next second, she couldn’t think about anything else.
Her body was tilting backward toward the ground at an even greater angle!
No matter how rational a person is, in the moment of falling, they will make many instinctive reactions, such as struggling or reaching out to grab something.
Lin Aoxue did exactly this. As she fell backward, she instinctively reached out, grasping at the air, attempting to maintain her balance.
Finally, when the angle between her body and the ground was less than forty degrees, her hand grabbed onto a pair of strong and warm hands. With a slight pull, Lin Aoxue’s body was lifted back up!
Lin Aoxue didn’t notice that in that moment of being pulled up, besides relief, there was another subtle emotion in her heart. That emotion was called security, but it was hidden so deeply that even she herself didn’t detect it.
Looking at Su Rui’s mischievous smile, Lin Aoxue was furious. In all these years, when had she ever been so embarrassed as tonight?
“You did that on purpose, didn’t you?”
“Why would I do it on purpose? You clearly told me to let go, so I did. When I saw you were about to fall, I pulled you up. Instead of thanking me, you’re trying to repay kindness with enmity?”
“I’ll say it again, I’m going to the restroom, don’t follow me!” Lin Aoxue turned and left, looking somewhat flustered.
This man could make her lose composure with just a few words. He was truly infuriating.
“I can wait for you outside the bathroom!” Su Rui called out to Lin Aoxue’s back. Hearing this, she stumbled and almost fell again.
Su Rui stood at the entrance of the women’s restroom, hands in his pockets, whistling, occasionally winking at the beautiful female guests coming out. Due to his decent looks and demeanor, some women not only weren’t offended but responded with friendly smiles.
At this rate, Su Rui would soon be on friendly terms with all the female guests and staff at Junlan Kaibin after a few more visits.
Lin Aoxue came out of the restroom, immediately turned her gaze away upon seeing Su Rui, and adjusted her clothes in front of the mirror.
Just then, a tall, good-looking man walked over, happened to see Lin Aoxue, and his face lit up with delight!
“Aoxue, what a coincidence! I didn’t expect to see you at Junlan Kaibin!”
The man wore a well-tailored suit, with a smile as warm as the spring breeze. On the surface, one couldn’t find any fault with him.
But Su Rui didn’t like him. He disliked handsome men, and he disliked rich men even more. As for those who were both handsome and rich, he had double the aversion.
“Yes, quite a coincidence.” Lin Aoxue responded coolly and was about to leave.
“Aoxue, chance meetings are better than planned ones. Since we’ve run into each other today, why not come to my private room for a drink? Many old friends are there.”
As the man looked at Lin Aoxue’s stunning face, a flash of greedy desire appeared in his eyes. Although this expression was subtle, it didn’t escape Su Rui’s notice!
“I have guests waiting. Please excuse me.” Lin Aoxue said, turning to leave.
“Aoxue, today…”
The man wanted to say more but saw someone in a red checkered shirt appear in front of him, blocking the way!
“Who do you think you are, harassing our Aoxue? Say two more useless words and I’ll beat you up!” Su Rui stood there, deliberately releasing his thuggish aura without restraint, making the man across from him frown.
“He’s Song Yili, the eldest son of Tianxiang Pharmaceutical Group’s chairman.” To Su Rui’s surprise, Lin Aoxue explained.
Su Rui gave Lin Aoxue a somewhat surprised look and quickly concluded that this man must not be to Miss Lin’s liking.
“Oh, so it’s Young Master Song! I’ve heard so much about you.” Su Rui had never heard of this Song Yili, but he hypocritically said, “But Young Master Song, our Aoxue clearly doesn’t want to talk to you, so why are you still persisting? Can’t you see she already has me, an excellent protector, by her side? You have no situational awareness!”
When it came to thick skin, Song Yili was no match for Su Rui. They weren’t even in the same league.
“Your Aoxue? May I ask what relationship you have with Aoxue? Do you have her approval to address her this way?” Song Yili sneered.
“Wait a minute.”
Seeing Lin Aoxue walk away, Song Yili wanted to follow, but a powerful hand suddenly extended from the side, grabbed his collar, and pressed him against the wall!
Song Yili weighed at least 180 pounds, but Su Rui could lift him with just one hand, showing how terrifyingly strong he was!
“Who’s this nobody, daring to act wild at Junlan Kaibin? Do you know the consequences of your actions?” Song Yili’s face was extremely grim. The other’s behavior was so outrageous that he hadn’t quite processed it.
Song Yili had been in Ninghai for many years and knew all the young masters, big and small, but he had never seen someone like Su Rui before. Therefore, he remained composed, knowing the other’s status hadn’t reached a level worthy of his concern.
Ninghai might be big, but this was the first person who dared to treat him this way!
Looking at his once-neat clothes now wrinkled from being grabbed, Song Yili’s eyes darkened: “You little nobody, you’re asking for death!”
“If I’m a nobody, then you don’t even qualify to be the armpit hair of a nobody.”
Su Rui coldly smiled, his previous thuggish demeanor completely gone, replaced by an extremely sharp aura!
This sharp aura appeared and disappeared in an instant, but it made Song Yili, who was at close range, feel a chill throughout his body!
What… what was that?
Why did this man have such an aura? What a strange feeling! Song Yili could hardly believe it!
“I think your eyes look impure when you look at Lin Aoxue. If there’s a next time, I’ll break your third leg and make you a eunuch for life.”
When Su Rui said this, the killing intent in his eyes was released without any disguise: “Of course, if you continue to harass her, I won’t hesitate to take some more permanent measures!”
What were permanent measures? The answer was obvious!
After saying this, Su Rui turned and left, leaving Song Yili alone in the washroom, breathing heavily!
Lin Aoxue hadn’t gone far. She stood at the corner, quietly watching this scene. When Su Rui released his sharp aura, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes before she turned and left. Su Rui seemed unaware and cheerfully whistled as he returned to the terrace table.
“Young Master, Young Master, are you alright?” Two bodyguard-like men ran to Song Yili’s side, asking with concern.
Their young master had gone to the bathroom and returned in this state. If the old master found out, he would surely fire these two bodyguards immediately!
“I’m fine.” Song Yili’s face was dark with anger. He stared in the direction of the corner and clenched his fist: “Lin Aoxue is destined to be mine, and Bikang Group is destined to be mine too. No one can take them away!”
“This man is not simple. It seems the plan needs to be changed.” Song Yili took out his phone and walked to a secluded corner: “Brother Yang, I want to make our move earlier.”
…
Su Rui didn’t dwell on the earlier incident but instead feasted heartily at the table. After all, not everyone had the means to enjoy a meal at Junlan Kaibin, and eating was the most grounding thing for Su Rui.
It made him feel alive.
So, Su Rui consumed plate after plate of food at an astonishing speed. Everyone dining here had status and position—who among them didn’t eat slowly and savor each bite? Yet this guy didn’t even use proper utensils, directly stabbing an entire steak with a fork and biting into it, making Lin Aoxue not want to look at him.
Lin Aoxue’s appetite was small to begin with, and she needed to maintain her figure. She had already put down her utensils, though the main reason was that facing Su Rui, she really had no appetite.
Lin Fuzhang didn’t mind, smiling as he raised his glass: “It seems Brother Su is truly a man of passion, even eating with such gusto.”
Su Rui grinned: “My motto is—always eat your fill at every meal, especially when someone else is paying.”
Lin Fuzhang’s smile instantly froze, while Xia Qing beside him could barely contain her laughter, covering her mouth and trying hard not to laugh.
At this moment, a woman wearing a white porcelain qipao with blue floral patterns walked over. She looked to be in her twenties, stood about 5’9″, with snow-white long legs complemented by the high-slit qipao. Her eyes always carried a smile, making her extremely eye-catching.
Behind her followed two waiters, each holding a tray.
“A perfect leg model!”
Su Rui stopped chewing when he saw this woman approaching and exclaimed in surprise.
Beautiful women weren’t rare, but beautiful women with such perfect legs were uncommon. Those long legs were delicate and smooth, like congealed cream, as if they had been soaked in milk for years, inspiring endless imagination.
Perhaps many lechers’ first thought upon seeing this woman would be… how to get those legs over their shoulders! Of course, Su Rui absolutely did not have such thoughts; he was merely appreciating with pure admiration.
“Who is she?”
Su Rui asked instinctively.
Probably only he didn’t know. This perfect long-legged beauty was named Qin Yuran, known as the “Queen of Junlan”!
To become the general manager of Junlan Kaibin in her twenties, although people had many malicious speculations and discussions behind her back, it was enough to prove that Qin Yuran was a woman with significant backing.
Opportunities to see Qin Yuran in person were rare, so today’s guests finally got to see her and naturally stared. Those beautiful legs were truly eye-catching.
“Knowing Director Lin was coming, I specially came to offer a toast.” Qin Yuran held a wine glass, smiling brightly.
Su Rui looked at her, then at Xia Qing and Lin Aoxue, and couldn’t help but sigh. On his first day in Ninghai, he had already met so many beauties. How was he supposed to get through the days ahead?
