Tao Bin lay on the hospital bed, looking at the man walking through the door with a face full of shock.
If he hadnât been in pain, he would have gotten out of bed to greet him.
But to avoid making Zhou Jinyuan think he was too clueless, he clenched his teeth and sat up: âPresident Zhou, what brings you here to see me?â
Chen Xixi, that damn girl, had been too vicious; he was still in pain, but thankfully Chen Xixi hadnât had any weapon in hand, which made the injuries on his body not too severe, just purely flesh hurts!
If it hadnât been for the blow to his vital parts that left him temporarily unable to fight back, he wouldnât have been beaten up like this by a delicate girl!
Tao Bin couldnât stop cursing Chen Xixi in his heart!
But having President Zhou of Zhongjing Group come to visit him in person, who could say this wasnât a blessing in disguise!
However⦠why would President Zhou come to visit him? He had no dealings with President Zhou at all.
Could it be that he entered the wrong ward?
Zhou Jinyuan strode over to the bedside, tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling on Tao Binâs swollen face, a mix of blue and purple.
Then, he let out a light âtsk,â his tone indifferent, in a way that gave no hint of his emotions: âHeard you got beaten up, came to see how youâre doing.â
Tao Bin was absolutely flattered!
What merits did he have for President Zhou to specifically come to see him!
Where did he get such honor!
Tao Binâs heart was already floating!
He couldnât think about why and how Zhou Jinyuan came, the presence of a big shot in front of him, personally showing concern for him, was enough to temporarily impair his thinking!
Suddenly, Tao Bin felt as if he wasnât in pain anymore, he said with a flattering smile: âPresident Zhou, youâre so busy, you couldâve just sent someone, there was no need for you to come in person.â
As soon as Tao Bin finished speaking, he caught a glimpse of a figure at the door.
When he clearly saw who it was, his heart tightened, and he subconsciously covered his groin, shouting in panic: âWhy are you here too! Somebody, get her out!â
Zhou Jinyuan frowned at Tao Binâs shouting, annoyed: âStop yelling, I brought her here.â
Tao Bin saw that Zhou Jinyuan was unhappy and immediately shut his mouth.
Chen Xixi walked into the ward and closed the door behind her, noticing Zhou Jinyuan continuously watching Tao Bin, she couldnât help asking: âAre you looking at some artwork?â
âUm, admiring your masterpiece.â Zhou Jinyuanâs gaze still rested on Tao Bin, âNow, tell me what happened?â
He had only seen the fight trending on social media, and because there were no surveillance cameras where the two had fought, no one but Chen Xixi and Tao Bin, the parties involved, had any idea what had actually happened.
After hearing Zhou Jinyuanâs words, Tao Bin then realized what was going on. Zhou Jinyuan had brought Chen Xixi here to investigate the truth of the matter!
Before Chen Xixi could speak, Tao Bin cried out first: âShe started the conflict with Wu Jingjing, I asked her to apologize to Wu Jingjing, but not only did she refuse to apologize, she even tried to seduce me, asking me to replace Wu Jingjing! I disagreed, and she became furious with embarrassment and hit me!â
Chen Xixi was speechless.
Was there such a thing as slapping someone with such a big ladle of nonsense?
Chen Xixi retorted without any courtesy: âWhy donât you look in the mirror and see for yourself, hardly any hair on your head, a belly like youâre carrying twins, and a face greasy with oil, how desperate for men or how poor in taste would I have to be to seduce you?â
Tao Bin: âItâs not about you being attracted to the resources in my hands, and the power I have to replace Wu Jingjing! President Zhou, you have to stand up for me! She still has my business card in her clothing pocket, she wanted to contact me tonight, to ask for my help! Thatâs evidence!â
Tao Bin was the first to accuse others, distorting right and wrong, uttering everything Chen Xixi intended to say, but in reverse, leaving her with nothing to retort!
Anyway, there was no surveillance, so whoever spoke first seemed to have the upper hand!
Regardless of why Zhou Jinyuan came to handle this matter himself, Tao Bin couldnât admit to anything heâd done!
Not only that, he also wanted to make the ignorant Chen Xixi pay!
Chen Xixi laughed, laughed out of anger. She glanced at the handsome Zhou Jinyuan, then shifted her gaze to Tao Binâs pig-like face and said, âMy man is more handsome than you, richer than you, holds a higher status than you. Why would I seduce you instead of him? Am I out of my mind?â
Speaking of power and resources, who could compare with Zhongjing Group.
The most valuable man was by her side, and handsome too. If she was going to seduce anyone, sheâd start with Zhou Jinyuan. She wouldnât leave fine rice at home to go out looking for coarse grains to make herself miserable.
Tao Bin laughed as well, but his laughter accidentally tugged at his injured mouth corner, making him gasp from the pain.
He thought to himself, if Chen Xixi really had such a powerful man, why would she follow Zhou Jinyuan and move into a luxurious residential area, specifically to be a gold-digger?
So this was just an excuse Chen Xixi made for herself!
As for whether Zhou Jinyuan had really fallen for Chen Xixiâs trap⦠If Zhou Jinyuan had any interest in Chen Xixi, he would have made it public during last nightâs hot search, rather than doing nothing.
This meant that Chen Xixi was not important to Zhou Jinyuan at all!
Tao Bin mocked, âBring this person out for me and President Zhou to see, then weâll believe you! Donât just claim you have a big shot by your side; whether he acknowledges you or not is another matter!â
Chen Xixi immediately tilted her chin toward Zhou Jinyuan with a slight smile, âIsnât he here already?â
Following the direction Chen Xixi indicated, Tao Bin looked over and met Zhou Jinyuanâs dark gaze. Suddenly he began to doubt his life, stuttering, âHeâs⦠heâs here?!â
Wasnât President Zhou here to see him?
Tao Bin felt like Chen Xixi was telling a joke, denying it, âImpossible! How could President Zhou possiblyâ¦â
Before Tao Bin could finish, Zhou Jinyuan interrupted in a low voice, âI am the man by her side.â
â!!!â
Tao Bin suddenly felt like he had just been sentenced to death!
Chen Xixi looked at the dumbfounded Tao Bin and directly complained to Zhou Jinyuan, âHe stuffed his business card at me, wanting to sleep with me, tempting me with good resources. I found him repulsive, couldnât help myself, and beat him up!â
When Chen Xixi said this, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed, looking deeply wronged, her facial features tense with anger.
Zhou Jinyuanâs face turned somewhat gloomy after hearing what Chen Xixi said.
The next second, he yanked Tao Binâs hospital gown without giving Tao Bin a chance to explain, and his solid fist smashed into Tao Binâs recently injured face.
Three minutes of agonized wailing later, Chen Xixi, worried that something serious might happen, pulled Zhou Jinyuan away.
Tao Bin was sent to the emergency room, with Zhou Jinyuan footing the medical bill.
In the hospital corridor, Zhou Jinyuan had just washed his hands and came out, adjusting the collar and sleeves of his shirt, âNext time someone dares to talk to you like that, just let me know.â
Chen Xixi pressed the elevator button, âThereâs no evidence, yet you believe me just like that?â
âHow could I not know what kind of person my girlfriend is? Moreoverâ¦â
âMoreover what?â
Zhou Jinyuan looked at Chen Xixi, speaking earnestly, âJust like you said, with someone like me at your disposal, waiting for you to seduce, you didnât make a move. Why would you go for that greasy fat man? Why would I lose to him?â