Chapter 1257: Chapter 1246: Zhou Family of Jiangcheng
“So, so you’re not going with me?”
Xu Xiaoqing immediately pouted, slammed the table, and stormed off in a huff.
Xu Ruolan kicked Ning Fan’s leg, her face darkened, and said, “You’re no longer a child; what’s the harm in giving in to her? If you’ve promised her something, you must see it through. Don’t embarrass yourself in front of me.”
“Then why did you step on my foot just now?”
Ning Fan was a bit exasperated, feeling like he was caught between a rock and a hard place.
Shh…
Xu Ruolan put her finger to her lips and softly said, “Keep your voice down. Xiaoqing is quick-tempered and hardly ever changes her mind once it’s made up. This time, I’ve approved it; you can take a paid vacation to accompany her and help her relax.”
“That’s what you said, so no backing out, and no getting jealous.”
Ning Fan pointed at Xu Ruolan’s face, speaking as if it were a serious matter.
“Of course.” Xu Ruolan’s expression was unpredictable.
“Don’t worry, Ruolan, I will make sure Xiaoqing has a good time and won’t allow any man within a meter of her.”
Ning Fan vowed solemnly.
“What about you?”
Xu Ruolan retorted sarcastically.
“Me? I’m the exception of exceptions, the special of specials. What’s my relationship with him? No need for avoidance.”
Ning Fan defended himself, too lazy to bother with her.
“Hurry up and finish eating, then take me to work.”
Xu Ruolan pursed her lips, “You know, without you at the company lately, those guys in the security department have been utterly out of control; you need to manage them properly.”
“Yes, Ruolan.”
Ning Fan smiled mischievously, accepting the task.
…
Meanwhile.
At Zhonghai City People’s Hospital, in the VIP ward.
Zhou Wei lay on the hospital bed, his arm in a cast, clearly having suffered fractured bones and muscles.
Beside him sat a middle-aged man, with a gloomy face, “Xiaowei, who was so ruthless to beat you like this?”
“Uncle, that guy is from Zhonghai. His name is Ning Fan. Not only did he break into our school’s Martial Arts Society classroom and beat me, the president, but he also humiliated me at a banquet. I couldn’t stand the shame and sought someone to deal with him, but instead, I ended up like this.”
Zhou Wei recounted bitterly, embellishing the details.
Then, he smiled flatteringly at the middle-aged man, “Uncle, you must avenge me.”
“Didn’t you mention the Zhou Family of Jiangcheng?”
This middle-aged man, named Zhou Qiang, was the brother of Zhou Jian, the Family Head of the Zhou Family in Jiangcheng.
Though he was from Jiangcheng, his headquarters was located in the metropolis of Zhonghai.
So, upon hearing that Zhou Wei was beaten, he immediately came to the hospital, offering comfort and support.
“I said it, but Ning Fan was dismissive, saying our Zhou Family means nothing, not even ranking in Huaxia.”
Zhou Wei spoke candidly, hiding nothing.
“What? Looking down on our Zhou Family from Jiangcheng? That kid sure has a big mouth. Ning Fan, huh? Daring to hit our family’s young master, I’ll make you pay.”
Zhou Qiang’s face twisted as he spoke through gritted teeth.
Zhou Wei, however, seized the opportunity to say, “Uncle, I’ve taken a liking to the Xu Family’s second daughter in Zhonghai—Xu Xiaoqing. That girl has a fantastic figure, fair skin, and most importantly, she’s a virgin. I’ve pursued her for a long time, but she hasn’t accepted me and keeps clinging to Ning Fan. It irritates me. Can you somehow… ”
“So, you’re thinking of using force?”
Zhou Qiang’s eyes glinted with amusement as he smiled.
“That’s right, I want to humiliate him severely, to measure her depth, and let her know I can be rough, even I’m scared when I get angry.”
Zhou Wei leered, his imagination running wild.
“The second daughter of the Xu Family in Zhonghai?”
Zhou Qiang thought for a moment, showing disdain, “Look at you, so unambitious. I know this Xu Family. The head is Xu Chengyuan, a self-made man who built his empire from scratch. Essentially, they’re just nouveau riche, new money. How noble can their daughters be? Compared to the heritage of our Zhou Family in Jiangcheng, they’re far behind.”
“Uncle, you can’t say that. Xu Xiaoqing is the campus belle of Zhonghai University, known by everyone. You haven’t seen her, so you don’t know her beauty. You do know her sister, though.”
He is one of the most renowned beauties in Zhonghai’s business circle. Her reputation is well-deserved; I had the chance to meet her once, and I nearly couldn’t move my legs. I, too, drooled despite being a young master.”
Zhou Wei said with shining eyes.
With a bang.
Zhou Qiang, not in the mood, gave him a flick on the forehead, but nodded in agreement, “Indeed, Xu Ruolan’s beauty is unparalleled. Any man would want to take her to bed and ride with abandon.”
“Do you know, Uncle, this woman has already been won over? Do you know by whom?”
Zhou Wei’s face was mysterious, building suspense.
“That’s impossible!”
Zhou Qiang looked shocked, his eyes wide.
He knew of Xu Ruolan as the icy beauty CEO of Xu Corporation, her standards towering high, overlooking ordinary men entirely.
Who could it be? Who has such virtue and ability?
To conquer this sacred and unique woman?
“Tell me, who’s the man?”
“Ning Fan!”
Zhou Wei said expressionlessly, one word at a time.
“What? Ning Fan again?”
Zhou Qiang’s face went blank as he confirmed, “Are you sure it’s this Ning Fan? Isn’t he mixed up with your campus beauty Xu Xiaoqing? How did he also win over her sister? Nobody would believe it.”
“I heard rumors.” Zhou Wei nodded like a pecking chicken, speaking seriously, “I heard from an experienced insider that he recently saw Xu Ruolan,
and judging by the woman’s complexion, she’s a legitimate woman, and she’s only ever been engaged to Ning Fan, so it’s undoubtedly him.”
What?
This shocking news hit Zhou Qiang like a bombshell, leaving him unable to process this reality.
What kind of person is this Ning Fan?
Not only winning over the icy CEO Xu Ruolan but also making the campus belle Xu Xiaoqing infatuated.
These two women are no simple matter, and crucially, they’re sisters.
Such a situation is enough to make any outsider envy, resent, and feel bitter.
Zhou Qiang, having waded through countless love affairs, never hitching a falling leaf, had dallied with countless women, but none possessed the grace of the Xu sisters, which inevitably felt like a regret.
Thinking this, his eyes gleamed wolfishly, and he chuckled, “Nephew, if I help you win Xu Xiaoqing, do you think we could… enjoy together?”