Chapter 297 You really deserve to die!

Chapter 297 You really deserve to die!

Today, Xu Xuejiao performed three surgeries, and she was so exhausted that she couldn't muster any energy.

Long Aotian looked at her with concern and said, "Xuejiao, you're already the CEO now. You don't have to personally do surgeries anymore, do you?"

Xu Xuejiao gave a tired smile. "Don't worry about me, Aotian-ge. These surgeries were all pre-scheduled, and I've already taken the deposits. First, I can't go back on my word, and second, well, they did pay me a lot of money."

"You're not short on money, though."

Hearing this, Xu Xuejiao let out a heavy sigh. "Aotian-ge, you have no idea how difficult things are for me right now."

"How so?"

Xu Xuejiao gritted her teeth in frustration. "That beast, Lu Chengwen, is always trying to take advantage of me. I can only keep increasing my investments so he doesn't dare act recklessly. I've been stringing him along, trying to save the best for our wedding day."

Long Aotian nodded firmly. "That's the way! You absolutely can't let that guy have his way!"

Xu Xuejiao added bitterly, "But now, I've noticed that he's starting to get restless again. There was even one time when he tried to grope me when no one was around."

"What!?" Long Aotian shot up from his seat. "That's too dangerous! Xuejiao, I still think you shouldn't take such a big risk."

"Relax, I used my acting skills to brush him off."

"Oh, oh, that's good, that's good…" Long Aotian said with concern. "But you can't keep dodging him like this every single day. We need to come up with a plan."

Xu Xuejiao's eyes sparkled. "Aotian-ge, I've gathered some important intel for you!"

"Really?" Long Aotian's eyes lit up. "What intel?"

Xu Xuejiao glanced around nervously, which made Long Aotian nervous too. He also looked around.

"There's no one here. You can tell me."

Xu Xuejiao lowered her voice. "Recently, Lu Chengwen… hasn't even been at home!"

"Oh!" Long Aotian slapped his thigh. What a piece of intel.

The fact that he wasn't home… you're probably the last one to know.

"Anything else?"

Xu Xuejiao nodded. "There's more! I found out that he… has already sent people to survey that piece of land you've had your eye on!"

Long Aotian panicked. "But I've almost finalized the deal on that project! What's Lu Chengwen planning to do?"

"Don't worry, I've already talked to him. I told him I want that piece of land."

"Do you have the official permits?"

"I'm also an investor in the redevelopment project for that area. It's easy for me to get the permits."

Long Aotian clapped his hands. "That's great! Wait… hold on. Even if the land is in your hands, you still can't sell it, right? It still won't be mine!"

Xu Xuejiao blushed and pouted. "You blockhead. Even I'm going to be yours eventually. Are you really afraid that a piece of land will grow legs and run away?"

Long Aotian froze, then suddenly realized. "Ah, ahahaha! Right! Haha! I'm so dumb!"

"Mm!" Long Aotian slapped his thigh again. "Exactly! Between you and me, what's the difference? I'm so stupid!"

Xu Xuejiao's face turned red. "You really are stupid."

"Yes, yes, I'm stupid, I'm stupid."

Xu Xuejiao then asked, "When is Dayu Corporation's CEO coming to Xuecheng?"

"As soon as we secure that piece of land, he'll fly over to discuss the deal with us!"

Xu Xuejiao smiled gently. "Aotian-ge, I'm not very capable, so there aren't many things I can do for you. This piece of land, this project, will be the first territory I've conquered for you. I hope you won't find it lacking."

"Xuejiao, how could I ever think that? If I even think about being ungrateful, may the heavens strike me down!"

At that moment, a thunderclap boomed!

Long Aotian immediately withdrew his hand. "What the heck?"

Xu Xuejiao looked outside, disappointed. "Missed him!"

"Huh?" Long Aotian was confused. "What do you mean by that?"

Xu Xuejiao quickly replied, "The lightning should've struck that pervert Lu Chengwen instead!"

"Oh, right, right, right! Haha! I really am stupid, always letting my thoughts run wild!"

"You are stupid. Annoying!"

Long Aotian tried to hug Xu Xuejiao, but she cleverly dodged and moved to the side. "You're such a pest. I'm ignoring you!"

Long Aotian thought to himself: Adorable! She's so adorable! How can she be this adorable!?

Long Aotian chased after her. "Once this is all settled, I promise I'll treat you well in the future."

"Hmph! So if I can't settle it, you won't treat me well?"

"No… that's not… of course that's not what I mean! I just…"

At this moment, the door opened, and Xu Zhiyun walked in. "Hey, you two, once you get the chance, you just keep chatting and chatting, huh? Hahaha!"

Xu Xuejiao lowered her head shyly and hid behind Xu Zhiyun. "Papa! You're teasing me!"

Xu Zhiyun thought to himself: What's wrong with my daughter?

Why… is she suddenly so shy? She used to be so wild and mischievous!

It seems love really does change a person!

Yes, yes, that's it. A girl in love is like this!

Long Aotian politely cupped his fists and said, "Uncle Xu."

"Ah, Aotian, how about another round of chess?"

Long Aotian thought: I was just about to make a move!

And now you're asking me to play chess?

Xu Xuejiao chimed in, "If brother wants to play chess with father, I'll excuse myself for now."

Long Aotian panicked. "Xuejiao, don't go, don't go!"

Xu Zhiyun held him back. "Hey, girls get shy easily. Don't mind her. Let's play chess! Ah, in this life, to have a soulmate like you is truly a blessing! You and I, we're not just kindred spirits in medicine but also in chess!"

Long Aotian thought: Soulmate, my foot!

"Do you have any sense?"

"Why would I ignore her and deal with you?"

"I was so close to succeeding! I can't... At the very least, let me have a taste of the sweetness, a kiss, or a hug!"

Long Aotian's chess skills were unparalleled. Whenever he played chess with Xu Zhiyun, it was really just to humor him.

He calculated every move, almost always winning by one or two pieces or losing by three or five pieces. This created the illusion that the two were evenly matched, making it easy for Xu Zhiyun to get caught up in the game and immersed in the joy of playing.

Feeling somewhat annoyed, Long Aotian began another game with him, thinking to himself: Fine, tonight I'll win one round and lose two, just to make you happy.

After three rounds of chess, Xu Zhiyun exclaimed with excitement, saying how closely matched their skills were. He especially bragged about how narrowly he won the last game, emphasizing that if Long Aotian hadn't made one misstep, he would have lost for sure...

Blah blah blah, the chatter was endless. He was elated beyond belief.

Long Aotian forced a dry laugh. "It's getting late, Uncle. You should get some rest."

"Alright, alright! Tomorrow, we'll continue!"

Long Aotian thought to himself: Continue, my ass! If it weren't for your daughter, I'd crush you without leaving a single piece on the board!

Once Xu Zhiyun went back to his room, Long Aotian made up his mind.

He turned and used his lightfoot technique to leap upstairs.

He snuck into Xu Xuejiao's boudoir, only to find her bedroom completely empty!

He checked the bathroom—no one there either!

After searching around, he finally saw her standing on the balcony, hands clasped together, gazing at the moon.

"Oh, moon! Please, bless my brother Aotian! Help him achieve his dreams quickly. Keep him safe, healthy, and successful!"

Long Aotian felt a warmth in his heart.

He was so moved, he almost cried.

What a wonderful girl!

I've decided—even if I end up taking over all of your family's assets, I'll still treat you well!

I, Long Aotian, am a man who knows gratitude and repays kindness! I will never let down Xuejiao's sincerity and affection!

Xu Xuejiao sighed. "Brother Aotian is probably broke now. But that Lu Chengwen guy... he never does anything without a profit. If I ask him for a plot of land, he'll definitely make some improper demands in return!"

"What should I do? To help Brother Aotian, I'll have to…"

"But if I don't help, Brother Aotian won't be able to get that land he's been dreaming of. The company's cash flow is already running thin. I've just taken over; if I sell a profitable subsidiary, my position as a manager will be questioned…"

"What should I do? Heavens, give me a perfect solution…"

Long Aotian's hand gripped the doorframe tightly. He almost rushed out to embrace Xu Xuejiao.

What a woman!

She's agonizing over this because of me. I'm such a fool!

Long Aotian clenched his teeth.

Xuejiao, I won't let you face this struggle alone!

Long Aotian darted away in a flash. "Damn it! I, the Warlord of the Southern Frontier, am being choked over a mere piece of land! Isn't it just a few billion? I'll make it happen!"

Xu Xuejiao pulled out her phone and watched Long Aotian leave the villa. She exhaled a breath of relief.

Luckily, my sister secretly installed infrared sensors and listening devices on this floor. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to fool him!

Will that guy really bring me the money?

Hmph! I'll show Brother Chengwen my capabilities!

Those women, Leng Qingqiu and Chen Mengyun—do they know how to make money like I do?

Xu Xuejiao opened her cabinet, pulling out a small box from the bottom shelf. She carried the box out quietly, started her car, and drove straight to Lu Chengwen's villa.

I can't store any toys at home anymore!

If Long Aotian finds out, my entire persona will collapse!

Huo Wendong looked at the elite operative from the SkyNet organization standing in front of him and shook his head with a smile. "You're messing with me? Think I'm easy to fool?"

Huo Wendong stood up. "The first time, three of you came here, took a ten-million-yuan deposit from me, and left a hole in one of my Qing Dynasty paintings with a shotgun!"

"The second time, someone came claiming to be the younger brother of one of the previous guys. He took five hundred thousand yuan as operating expenses. Sure, five hundred thousand isn't much. But before leaving, he smashed my Song Dynasty door!"

Huo Wendong continued, "Now you're here. Fine, we can talk business however you want. But remember, Lu Chengwen's team has six apartment complexes nearing completion! Six! When you leave this time, could you at least be polite and stop damaging my stuff? Can we agree on that?"

The SkyNet operative listened quietly until Huo Wendong finished his rant. "Was that door last time very expensive?"

Huo Wendong froze. "So it was you last time?"

The operative replied calmly, "Correct."

Huo Wendong sighed in frustration. "What do you want this time?"

"I need five hundred thousand in operating funds. Don't worry, this matter is in my hands."

Huo Wendong looked at him. "If you're so broke, why don't you at least do your jobs properly? Those previous terms don't apply anymore!"

The operative said, "Five idiots chased me for seven days and nights, accusing me of stealing their meteorite ice crystal. I was seriously injured and fought them for a long time before I finally escaped their pursuit."

"Whatever happened, I only care about the results!"

"I've already summoned reinforcements. They'll arrive in Snow City tomorrow morning. This matter will be resolved. Even if we die, someone will take over."

"That won't be necessary," Huo Wendong replied. "I've already hired someone else to handle it. You can leave now!"

At that moment, a loud voice came from outside. "Who goes there?!"

Long Aotian's voice rang out clearly. "The Warlord of the Southern Frontier, Long Aotian!"

The SkyNet operative was utterly shocked and pointed at Huo Wendong. "You sold me out!"