Chapter 531

Chapter 531 The Order to Leave!

No one is better than Su Rui!

Upon hearing these words, even Su Rui himself was momentarily stunned, and a faint trace of emotion flickered across his eyes.

He had always known that Lin Aoxue was steadfast, had always known she had never wavered, but he never expected that she would defend him like this in front of so many prominent figures.

People always said he was protective of his own, but at times like this, Lin Aoxue’s protective streak was truly even more intense than his own!

For his sake, she was willing to offend the richest man in Ninghai!

Sure enough, after hearing Lin Aoxue’s words, the guests present erupted into an uproar.

Only now did they realize just how completely devoted Lin Aoxue was to the pretty boy standing beside her!

And when Li Yongheng clearly saw that flash of disgust in Lin Aoxue’s eyes, he felt as though the air had been squeezed from his lungs!

This was not the outcome he had wanted! Absolutely not!

Li Yongheng’s character was nothing like someone such as Ouyang Bingyuan. People like Ouyang Bingyuan would rather destroy what they couldn’t have than let it fall into someone else’s hands, but if Li Yongheng were certain that Lin Aoxue could find happiness, he would absolutely offer his silent blessings!

Even if they couldn’t be lovers, being friends would have been fine!

But with his older brother Li Yongxing stirring up all this trouble, it would be a miracle if he and Lin Aoxue didn’t end up as enemies!

Ouyang Bingyuan’s figure had already disappeared from the first floor. He stood by the railing on the second floor, watching the scene below with a cold smile, murmuring to himself, “Since someone has gone to make trouble for Su Rui, what comes next will be much easier to handle.”

With that, he raised his glass toward Li Yongxing’s back in a distant toast, and said with a quiet laugh, “Mr. Li, wishing you success. Let’s hope you don’t end up embarrassing yourself on the spot.”

Meanwhile, Li Chen was watching anxiously from a distance. Although he had been forced to agree to Su Rui’s demands within a minute, his heart was still uneasy, unsure whether he had made a deal with the devil.

“Aoxue, I consider myself your elder, so I’d like to offer you one more reminder. Choosing a life partner is a lifelong matter. You must never be rash or careless, otherwise by the time you regret it, it will be too late.”

Too late to regret it?

The first half of Li Yongxing’s words was advice, but the second half had already turned into a threat!

Hearing this, Lin Aoxue’s brow furrowed deeply, and her voice grew even colder, “Mr. Li, please mind your words. I make my own choices, and I have no need to care about others’ opinions or judgments!”

Hearing Li Yongxing’s words, Su Rui nearly choked with anger. Did this old man have eyes in his head at all? How dare he say that a woman who chose him would live to regret it? Was there any man in this world with better luck in love than himself?

“Mr. Li, I find it rather beneath you to keep picking on a lowly pharmaceutical sales rep like me.” Su Rui said coldly.

“Perhaps it’s beneath me, but at least it’s honest.” Li Yongxing stared directly into Su Rui’s eyes, “I’m simply saying what I want to say. Do you have a problem with that?”

At this moment, Li Yongxing was somewhat intoxicated by his status as the richest man, and despite his usual shrewdness, he had still failed to notice that Su Rui actually possessed an aura no weaker than his own!

It had never occurred to him to wonder why a mere sales rep dared to stand his ground against him until now. What capital did he have to rely on?

“I have no problem at all. If you have anything else to say, feel free to get it all out at once. Otherwise you might make yourself sick holding it in.” Su Rui looked at Li Yongxing, shook his head, and let a look of contempt cross his face.

A man like this thought he could hold onto his position as the richest man? Let’s hope it wasn’t just a flash in the pan!

“Fine, I’ll say one more thing.”

“This is not a venue you are qualified to attend. Come back when your assets exceed 1 billion, and then you’ll have the right to walk through that door.” Li Yongxing’s tone was seemingly indifferent as he said, “You are not welcome here. Please leave. Now!”

The host of the banquet had issued an order to leave. With everyone watching, even Su Rui would have to go no matter how thick-skinned he was. Could he really just dig in and refuse to budge?

But then again, if Su Rui left just like that, he wouldn’t be Su Rui.

“For the richest man in Ninghai, your lack of grace is truly beyond my imagination.” Su Rui shook his head, “I was actually thinking of entering into a deep collaboration with you in certain areas, but now I can see there’s absolutely no need.”

“You, entering into a deep collaboration with me?” Li Yongxing struck at Su Rui without restraint, “You’re a pharmaceutical sales rep. Do you think selling me a few sets of medical equipment counts as a deep collaboration?”

The moment those words landed, everyone present burst into laughter.

The laughter was so grating, so full of mockery.

Lin Aoxue’s face had turned to frost. She never imagined that Li Yongxing was this kind of person!

Did he know who Su Rui was? Did he know what kind of person Su Rui was? Did he know about the earth-shaking things Su Rui had done? Why, knowing nothing at all, did he still say such chilling words!

Lin Aoxue’s gaze turned icy as it swept across the faces of those who were mocking Su Rui. She would remember their faces, every single one of them!

Somehow, after being swept by Lin Aoxue’s gaze, all that grating laughter sheepishly died down!

“Li Yongxing, you’re the richest man, not a nouveau riche upstart. This kind of behavior really doesn’t suit you. Could it be that you’re a petty man who’s gotten lucky? Drunk on sudden success?”

Su Rui gave a cold smile, “And another thing, I’d really like to ask you, you care so deeply about your younger brother’s lifelong happiness that you’re willing to damage your own image for it. How come I don’t see you showing that same concern for Li Chen? He’s your own flesh and blood!”

Hearing these words, Li Chen, standing in the corner, trembled all over!

At the same time, dozens of gazes locked onto him!

As Li Yongxing’s son, his role at this banquet had already been an extremely awkward one. People had already been pointing at him and whispering behind his back!

“My family affairs are none of your business. You’re a lowly pharmaceutical sales rep, and you have absolutely no right to point fingers at me.” Li Yongxing extended his hand and pointed toward the entrance, “Now, get out!”

Even now, Su Rui couldn’t figure out why a man of such stature would show such emotional volatility. He had spent years navigating society and was highly experienced, nothing like those arrogant rich second-generation types. Could there be some other reason behind the way he was treating him?

Just then, a person who appeared to be a secretary came running over and whispered something in Li Yongxing’s ear.

The latter listened, shot Su Rui a cold glare, and said, “An important guest is about to arrive. I have no patience to keep bickering with you here. You’d better leave now.”

With that, Li Yongxing turned to the guests present and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Amaré, the head of the European Alpine Investment Bank, has arrived at the entrance of the club. I’m going to go welcome him now, and I hope everyone will join me in showing Mr. Amaré the warmth and friendliness of our great nation.”

Upon hearing this news, the room immediately erupted into a commotion!

The head of the Alpine Investment Bank had actually shown up just as promised!

It seemed Li Yongxing was already prepared to enter into a deep collaboration with Amaré, otherwise someone of that stature would never appear in front of so many people under any circumstances!

Watching Li Yongxing, Li Yongheng, and the others head toward the entrance, watching the burning looks of anticipation on their faces, Lin Aoxue let out a cold snort.

What had just happened had left her deeply displeased, and she was already ready to pull Su Rui away and leave.

Some European Alpine Investment Bank, some Amaré, she couldn’t care less.

What she cared about seemed to be only Su Rui’s feelings.

The man beside her had been humiliated like this by others, and it had completely enraged Lin Aoxue.

Those mocking laughs, those contemptuous stares, had been deeply etched into her mind.

Back when Tianxiang Group’s Song Tianxiang had bribed the Ninghai police to haul Su Rui into the station, Lin Aoxue, upon learning of it, had even disregarded the losses to Bikang Group and turned her full firepower on the Song family, leaving them in a state of utter chaos.

Reading the big picture from the small details, in this regard, Lin Aoxue was even more fiercely protective than Su Rui himself… unreasonably protective.

As long as someone mattered to her, she was willing to open her arms and shield them.

Those who had mocked Su Rui, Lin Aoxue had already memorized their faces. From this day forward, they were enemies of Bikang, and that relationship could never be reversed.

“Let’s go.”

Lin Aoxue acted on her thoughts the moment she had them, and as she spoke she had already taken Su Rui by the arm and was heading toward the entrance.

“There’s no rush.” Su Rui stopped in his tracks and smiled faintly.

“Why?” Lin Aoxue raised an eyebrow and stopped to ask. Since Su Rui had said they weren’t leaving, she immediately dismissed the idea of going.

“Let’s stay and see just what this richest man of Ninghai is really up to.”

Su Rui turned and looked into Lin Aoxue’s beautiful eyes, saying, “I had no quarrel with him to begin with, but this guy just had to go and bring me a rival. Tell me, can I just let him off easy?”

Lin Aoxue smiled. The face that had been ice-cold just moments ago now bloomed softly, like a warm spring breeze brushing across a frozen surface, and the entire banquet hall seemed to gain a touch of spring from that single smile.

Su Rui was momentarily dazed by her smile, then gently patted her arm and said, “Let’s just wait patiently then. Who knows, maybe that whatever-his-name-is Amaré will take one look at how beautiful you are and decide to collaborate with Bikang Group instead!”

Lin Aoxue dropped her smile, “I’m not interested.”

“Then what are you interested in?” Su Rui nudged Lin Aoxue, “Me?”

“Hmph.” Lin Aoxue gave a soft snort and turned to look toward the entrance.

Su Rui likewise dropped his smile, turned his head, and directed his gaze toward a certain spot on the second floor.

There, a face that looked rather sinister and bewitching came into view.

“You just won’t go away, will you.”

Su Rui muttered quietly to himself, then raised his hand toward that sinister face and made a slashing motion across his throat!

A throat slash!

Ouyang Bingyuan truly had no idea how Su Rui had spotted him!

For some reason, the moment he saw Su Rui’s gesture, his entire body went rigid! A chill that defied description surged up from the depths of his heart!

Ouyang Bingyuan didn’t dare to hold Su Rui’s gaze any longer. He turned around and, with stiff steps, forced himself to appear calm as he left the scene!

At that moment, a hearty laugh had already rung out at the entrance of the banquet hall.

“Ninghai is a wonderful place, and the ladies are all so beautiful!”

An enormously fat man walked in surrounded by a crowd of people. He had a thick cigar wedged between his fingers, a large gold chain around his neck, and a combined total of six rings on both hands. The man was glittering from head to toe, the very picture of ostentatious excess!