Chapter 25: What a Great President Lu!

Zhao Gang and Long Aotian both turned their gaze towards Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen rushed over in a hurry, and upon seeing Long Aotian's attire, he couldn't help but inwardly applaud and marvel.

Professional! Truly professional!

Look at him, dressed in cheap street clothes, driving a broken tractor, with shoes so worn that his toes are sticking out. This is the demeanor and aura of a true protagonist!

In the beginning, it has to be like this, as inconspicuous as possible, so that all the snobs and ordinary people in society will look down on you, pinch their noses at you, and use all sorts of nasty words to provoke you!

Then, at the most critical moment, you reveal your true skills, stunning everyone, and leave behind a long, rambling, impassioned, tear-jerking speech.

After that, the wealthy families will look at you in a new light, and beautiful women will secretly fall for you.

The world will slowly start to revolve around you...

Ah, envy.

Comparing people can really make you feel worthless.

Looking at myself, it's unbearable.

Dressed in a tailored, expensive suit; handmade leather shoes; a four-million-dollar limited edition watch... all dolled up, sitting in a two-million-dollar business car, with a loyal lackey and a sexy secretary by my side...

Compared to him, what am I?

Besides these!

What else do I have?!

What! Else! Do! I! Have!?

Zhao Gang said, "President Lu, don't worry, I'll take care of him..."

"Get lost!"

Lu Chengwen glared at him: "Apologize to Brother Aotian!"

"Huh? President Lu, I... I have to apologize to this dog..."

"Shut up!"

Lu Chengwen kicked him in the butt, dragging Zhao Gang: "Apologize!"

Zhao Gang, full of grievance, said, "I'm sorry."

Lu Chengwen quickly smiled and said, "Brother Aotian, what a coincidence, it was our fault just now. You go ahead, you go ahead..."

As Lu Chengwen spoke, he felt something was off.

He sniffed, then took a deep breath... Whoa!

Lu Chengwen inhaled too sharply and felt a bit overwhelmed.

Dizzy, he covered his forehead and took a step back, with Zhao Gang quickly supporting him.

"President Lu, are you okay? I suspect this guy fell into a cesspool..."

"Get lost! This is... the smell of perfume."

"Huh? Per... perfume?"

Lu Chengwen regained some composure and looked at Long Aotian: "Brother Aotian, take my advice, change your perfume. This one is too strong."

Long Aotian thought to himself: After being drenched in the rain for so long, there's still a smell? Maybe I've gotten used to it and can't tell. No, I can't face the girls like this, I need to clean up.

It's all because of that heavy rain, making this young master so disheveled!

By the way, why isn't it raining in the city?

At that moment, Jiang Shihan in the car accidentally pressed the multimedia button, and the radio broadcast came on: "Today, our city witnessed a strange weather phenomenon. While the entire city was clear and sunny, a single dark cloud poured heavy rain. Interestingly, this cloud moved along the highway from the suburbs to the city before dissipating, at a speed similar to that of a tractor, pausing briefly over a certain septic tank... Many citizens took photos and videos, capturing this rare event..."

Everyone turned to look at Long Aotian.

Long Aotian's mouth twitched: "How... interesting, haha, such a strange cloud, don't you think?"

Lu Chengwen saw that he was soaked but didn't dare to say it outright: "Oh, strange... indeed, what a strange cloud."

Jiang Shihan turned off the radio and got out of the car. Seeing Long Aotian, she was shocked: "Brother Aotian?"

"Shihan." Long Aotian smiled upon seeing Jiang Shihan.

So beautiful.

My Shihan is truly stunning, with a unique charm that makes you want to... hehehe.

Long Aotian said, "I went back the day before yesterday to check some ancient texts and have some understanding of your mother's illness. I came today specifically to treat her."

Jiang Shihan felt a warmth in her heart.

A few days ago, to save time, she took the subway and encountered a pervert. Luckily, he stepped in to help.

He was the first man in the world to stand up for her.

Though he looked ordinary and dressed simply.

But wasn't she just a small figure too? A minor role following President Lu, relying on borderline tactics to earn a high salary to sustain her mother's life?

Brother Aotian is brave, smart, wise, decisive, and skilled in martial arts.

Being his good friend made her feel a long-lost warmth, a sense of being cared for and protected, the happiness of having a brother to rely on.

Lu Chengwen saw this.

[Good! This works! The plot is moving fine, no issues on my end!]

[Next, let this Long Aotian take Jiang Shihan away, treat her mother, and then she can follow him. I can hand over the reins.]

[Phew! Three days in, finally some progress. Don't rush, keep steady, control the pace, let it happen naturally... pair these two up.]

Jiang Shihan was stunned.

What is President Lu thinking?

Why does he always want Brother Aotian to treat my mother? How does he know Brother Aotian knows medicine?

How does he know so much, things even I don't know?

Wait!

The first person to really take care of me, protect me, and care for me was actually my boss, President Lu!

He hired me despite my lack of qualifications.

He said he hired me because I'm pretty, sexy, and have long legs.

But now I think, does he lack pretty, sexy, long-legged girls around him? He was clearly giving me a chance to earn a good salary to support my mother!

He demanded I wear stockings and short skirts every day, saying it was for eye candy.

Now I realize, he was secretly encouraging me! He knew I was insecure, so he made me flaunt my figure and charm, to make me believe in myself, appreciate myself, and develop my natural advantages!

He said I had a submissive nature, so he always bullied me.

Now I see, he was training me, forging a resilient, strong, independent, and self-reliant character! He wanted me to withstand workplace pressure and harassment, to live freely and boldly!

He knew from the start that I endured all this for my mother!

He didn't expose it, didn't patronize me as a superior, but deliberately bullied and harassed me, even nearly breaking me.

He wanted me to feel that everything I achieved was through my own efforts, not his charity!

He wanted me to think he was a bad guy, so that one day, when I had other options, I could leave him without guilt and pursue my future.

What a great personality, President Lu!

What a noble soul, President Lu!

What a man worthy of admiration, my President Lu!

Lu Chengwen saw Jiang Shihan's moved expression, tears welling up, and nodded in satisfaction.

It's done, the timing is right.

Lu Chengwen said, "Since that's the case, Shihan, you should go back with Brother Aotian. I wish your mother a speedy recovery. Oh, and I see Brother Aotian is a genius, destined for greatness. You might as well quit your job and follow him to conquer the world. Once your mother is better, your financial pressure will ease. I'll have finance give you two years' salary, that should be enough."

Long Aotian scratched his head: Damn! This guy is so accommodating?

I... I was ready to fight if you caused trouble, but you're so... reasonable?

Not what the rumors say!

Long Aotian smiled, "Young Master Lu is quite magnanimous today."

"Of course, of course, learning from Brother Long."

Long Aotian looked at Jiang Shihan, "Shihan, since that's the case, let's hurry back to treat your mother."

Jiang Shihan smiled slightly, "Brother Aotian, thank you for your kindness, but I must decline. President Xu has agreed to treat my mother, with surgery scheduled next week. As for my job..."

Jiang Shihan looked gratefully at Lu Chengwen, "I owe President Lu a great debt. I won't leave him, nor the Dasheng Group. I will loyally follow President Lu, through thick and thin, without hesitation!"

Lu Chengwen felt like... did you all conspire to mess with me?

Is there anything wrong with how I pushed the plot? Any issues?

Just follow the script!

I humbled myself, risking being killed on a whim by the protagonist to pave the way for your future happiness, and you're not following the path?

What's with the 'through thick and thin'? Showing off?

Long Aotian was also surprised.

"Shihan, don't you trust my medical skills? Let me be frank, in the entire Snow Country, only I can cure your mother's illness."

Jiang Shihan shook her head with a smile, "President Xu is a renowned physician, and her family has extensive medical resources. She promised to operate on my mother, so it should be fine. Thank you for your concern, Brother Aotian."

Lu Chengwen rubbed his temples in pain, then looked up, "How about this, try it first. Go back with Brother Aotian, and if he can cure your mother quickly, we won't need Xu Xuejiao. Okay?"

"I'll wait until next week. I've already promised my mother. If President Xu can't do it, then I'll trouble Brother Aotian."

Lu Chengwen exploded in anger, "Just go when I tell you to! Stop dithering! This is a great opportunity, he's here, I've agreed, and I'm giving you money. He can definitely cure your mother, and he'll treat you well in the future. You'll have a decent position in his harem, what more do you want?!"

"Ha... harem?"

Lu Chengwen clenched his fist in front of his mouth.

Got carried away.

Said something I shouldn't have.

Long Aotian said, "Young Master Lu, you can eat carelessly, but don't speak carelessly. Shihan and I are just friends, I see her as a sister."

"I know, I know, I... got carried away, sorry."

Jiang Shihan is unyielding!

Lu Chengwen gritted his teeth, hardened his heart.

"Jiang Shihan, you're fired."

Jiang Shihan didn't expect this.

"Why?"

Lu Chengwen smiled, "No reason, just go with Brother Aotian."

Jiang Shihan grabbed Lu Chengwen's hand, "President Lu, please, don't fire me. My mother's surgery needs money, her medicine needs money, I can't lose my job..."

"I'll pay for your mother's surgery, her medicine, as long as you quit."

At that moment, a voice rang out clearly, "She doesn't need to quit."

Lu Chengwen turned angrily, "Who's interrupting? Show yourself!"

But upon seeing the newcomer, Lu Chengwen instantly backed down.