Chapter 2: The Test

Chapter 2: The Test

Zhu Meiling could never have imagined that Ye Long's blind - date partner this time was an absolute stunner. In terms of both looks and charisma, she was far beyond Zhu Meiling's reach. And her boyfriend, Li Hong, was now staring fixedly at the woman, as if his soul had been snatched away.

Zhu Meiling snorted angrily and sneered at Zhou Ruobing in a sarcastic tone, "So what if she's pretty? She's just a pretty face! And you're only fit for someone with no future!"

Zhou Ruobing's expression darkened instantly. Her fair face turned frosty. She stood up and slapped Zhu Meiling hard across the face. The crisp sound echoed in the air, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

"You..." Zhu Meiling covered her reddened face, staggering back a few steps. Her eyes were filled with anger and grievance as she glared at Zhou Ruobing.

Zhou Ruobing's gaze was icy. She said coldly, "My man is none of your business!"

Zhu Meiling looked at Li Hong pitifully and coquettishly whined, "Hong - ge..."

Li Hong's face turned sullen. He stepped forward aggressively and shouted, "Who the hell do you think you are! Even a dog's owner deserves some respect..."

Zhou Ruobing's beautiful eyes shot towards Li Hong like lightning. Her powerful queen - like aura made Li Hong shut up immediately.

Zhou Ruobing took out a business card from her exquisite designer handbag and handed it to Li Hong. "If you've got anything to say, talk to my lawyer. I'll cover her medical bills!"

Li Hong took the card and glanced at the information on it. His face instantly turned ashen, and his body involuntarily stepped back two paces. He could never have imagined that the woman in front of him was a well - known powerhouse in the New York business circle.

Seeing Li Hong's cowardly reaction, Zhu Meiling anxiously urged, "Hong - ge, what are you standing there for! Hit her back for me!"

Li Hong came to his senses. Feeling Zhou Ruobing's icy gaze, he surprisingly turned around and slapped Zhu Meiling across the face with a resounding "slap."

"Shut the hell up!" Li Hong pointed at Zhu Meiling's nose and shouted.

Before Zhu Meiling could react, Li Hong put on a fawning smile, turned to Zhou Ruobing, and said respectfully, "Miss Zhou, I was blind. I offended you just now. Please be magnanimous and forgive me!"

Zhou Ruobing snorted disdainfully, cast a contemptuous glance at him, and then turned and walked away.

"You good - for - nothing Li Hong! I never thought you were such a coward!" Zhu Meiling cried out hysterically. "That woman hit me. Not only did you not stand up for me, but you even hit me back! I was really blind. I've finally seen your true colors today..."

Li Hong frowned, trying to figure out how to soothe her. Just then, Ye Long suddenly said, "She's pregnant. You'd better check if the baby is yours."

Li Hong froze, looking at Ye Long in disbelief. "What do you mean by that?"

Ye Long smiled enigmatically and walked out of the scene quickly. Li Hong's gaze turned as sharp as a knife, glaring fiercely at Zhu Meiling.

Zhu Meiling was so scared that her face turned pale. She immediately stopped crying, stepped forward, and hugged Li Hong tightly. She cooed, "Hong - ge, don't listen to his nonsense. The baby must be yours. You're the only one in my heart. How could I..."

Ten minutes later, in front of a luxurious manor in Long Island, Zhou Ruobing and Ye Long got out of a brand - new Bentley.

A middle - aged man in a black suit immediately walked up and said respectfully, "Miss, you're finally back!"

"Steward Li, how's Grandpa now?" Zhou Ruobing asked anxiously.

Steward Li shook his head helplessly. "The old master's condition is not optimistic. However, he gave a strict order before. If you didn't bring your boyfriend back, you're not allowed to enter."

Zhou Ruobing turned to look at Ye Long and introduced, "He's my boyfriend."

Steward Li and the two security guards beside him were dumbfounded. Ye Long was wearing a simple T - shirt on top, paired with faded jeans and flip - flops on his feet. His outfit was completely out of place in front of the luxurious manor. Given Zhou Ruobing's status and taste, it was hard for anyone to believe that the person in front of them was her boyfriend.

"Steward Li, he saved my life before!" Zhou Ruobing glared at Ye Long and walked into the manor gate first.

Steward Li looked Ye Long up and down, his eyes full of suspicion. "My name is Li An, the steward of the old master Zhou. May I have your name?"

"Ye Long."

Steward Li continued, "Mr. Ye, which prestigious family are you from? And where are you working now?"

Ye Long smiled and replied, "My mother runs a Chinese restaurant, and I work as a security guard at a hotel."

Steward Li's eyes widened in disbelief. "Are you really the miss's boyfriend?"

"Yes!" Ye Long nodded firmly. He was also sighing inwardly that the grandfather of this female executive actually had a steward. Previously, Ye Long learned that Zhou Ruobing was a core executive of the Zhou Group.

Steward Li's eyes became complicated. He continued, "Mr. Ye, do you know why the old master insisted that the miss bring her boyfriend back?"

Ye Long shook his head in confusion. "Why?"

Steward Li explained, "The old master wants the miss to break up with you. He's already found a well - matched fiancé for the miss. However, to compensate you, the old master has also prepared a check."

With that, Steward Li took out a check and handed it to Ye Long. "Mr. Ye, this is ten million dollars."

Ye Long looked at the check and thought to himself: They must be testing me. If I take this money, I'll definitely be kicked out. So, he shook his head resolutely. "Steward Li, it's not about the money."

Seeing this, Steward Li immediately took back the check and took out a new one. His tone was a bit arrogant. "Mr. Ye, this is twenty million dollars. If it's not enough, I can add more."

Ye Long became even more suspicious that the check might be fishy. He refused again, "Steward Li, this really isn't something that money can solve."

"Then... fifty million dollars!" Steward Li changed another check, and his tone became tougher.

Ye Long found it both funny and annoying. "Steward Li, feelings can't be measured by money!"

Steward Li nodded and gestured to his female assistant. The female assistant immediately brought out five stunning beauties with hot figures and pretty faces from the manor.

Steward Li raised his voice, "Mr. Ye, as long as you leave the miss, this fifty million dollars and these five beauties will all be yours!"

Ye Long thought to himself that these people had even found five actresses to make him leave. He remained unmoved and said righteously, "Steward Li, it's not about the beauties."

"All of you! Whoever can make him agree to break up, the old master will reward five million dollars!" Steward Li announced loudly.

The five beauties' eyes lit up immediately. They rushed towards Ye Long like hungry wolves. Ye Long dodged left and right, almost being caught several times. Unable to bear it any longer, Ye Long rushed to a nearby wall and threw a punch.

"Boom!" With a loud noise, a large hole was punched through the wall.

Ye Long shouted loudly, "Steward Li, I only recognize Zhou Ruobing! Unless she breaks up with me herself, I will never leave! If you push me any further, don't blame me for being rude!"

The five beauties and Steward Li were all stunned by Ye Long's powerful aura. Steward Li was taken aback for a moment, then the corners of his mouth curled up, and he took out his phone to make a call.

Inside the main building of the manor, Old Master Zhou Xiaotian was lying on the bed, connected to various tubes. He was on the phone with Steward Li. After listening to the report, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Grandpa, how are you..." As soon as Zhou Ruobing entered the room, seeing her grandfather's weak state, her eyes instantly turned red, and tears welled up. She rushed to the bedside.

Zhou Xiaotian said feebly, "My dear granddaughter, I'm afraid I'm not going to make it. Promise Grandpa one thing quickly, or I won't be able to rest in peace."

Zhou Ruobing was sobbing. Grandpa had loved her the most since she was a child. "Grandpa, tell me. I'll promise you anything."

Zhou Xiaotian held her hand tightly. "My dear granddaughter, go and get married to your boyfriend right away..."

"Ah!" Zhou Ruobing was stunned, looking surprised.

Zhou Xiaotian continued, "Just now I asked Lao Li to test your boyfriend. Unexpectedly, he passed the test successfully. Plus, he saved your life. A man like him, who has a sense of justice, is not greedy for money and not lustful, is extremely rare. Listen to Grandpa and get the marriage certificate with him to fulfill Grandpa's wish."

Ever since Zhou Ruobing's father passed away, Zhou Xiaotian's condition had been getting worse. The Zhou Group had also suffered setbacks in the fierce business competition, and her younger sister had become more and more rebellious. In Zhou Xiaotian's opinion, this was all because there were too few men in the Zhou family, and the family was dominated by women. That's why he had been urging Zhou Ruobing to get married.

Zhou Ruobing hesitated and said, "Grandpa, actually, he and I..."

"Ah! My head hurts so much! It's going to explode!" Zhou Xiaotian suddenly held his head with both hands, crying out in pain. He didn't listen to what Zhou Ruobing was saying at all.

The young female doctor beside him said quickly, "Miss Zhou, don't stimulate the old master anymore. He may have a cerebral hemorrhage at any moment. If that happens, he will have to undergo craniotomy..."

Zhou Xiaotian was so anxious that he almost got out of bed. "My dear granddaughter, if you don't agree, Grandpa will kneel down for you!"

Liu Hongxia, Zhou Ruobing's mother, who was beside them, quickly stopped Zhou Xiaotian. She also gave Zhou Ruobing, just agree to your grandpa!