172: Chapter 172: The Obedient Beautiful CEO [Vote Requested] 172: Chapter 172: The Obedient Beautiful CEO [Vote Requested] “In front of God Doctor Ning, how dare I claim to have any superior insight?
It’s just some superficial understanding, really.
However, Wang Gang is my cousin, and I truly want to help him out of the predicament he’s currently in,”
he said, exchanging ideas with some professors from the medical school over the past few days.
Long Tianze smiled lightly and said, “Heaven helps those who help themselves.
I’ve finally found a feasible treatment plan.
Although its actual effectiveness will have to be seen in clinical trials, it’s still better than fretting aimlessly.”
“Really?
Then please speak, Mr.
Long.
As long as it can awaken Captain Wang Gang from his vegetative state and restore him to normal, no matter the cost, we at Xu Corporation are willing to bear it!”
Xu Ruolan stated firmly, the aura of a strong woman fully displayed in that moment.
“Really any cost?”
Long Tianze narrowed his eyes slightly, his words seeming to carry a hidden meaning.
Although Xu Ruolan did not catch the undertone, Ning Fan clearly sensed the implication in Long Tianze’s words.
The reason Long Tianze deliberately used Captain Wang Gang’s illness as a talking point was very likely to gain access to the Genetic Potion from Xu Ruolan’s hands, because since the Second Master Xu had met with an untimely death, the route that could have been reached through him was now blocked!
“Let’s eat.
We shouldn’t discuss such serious matters at the dining table.
If you’re interested, Mr.
Long, I could discuss this topic with you after the meal.
I happen to be quite interested in the work of awakening vegetative patients,”
Ning Fan said with a slight smile, his hands on the table, looking at Long Tianze.
“Haha, worthy of Divine Doctor Ning, there’s such confidence in your words.
I admire that.
It’s settled then.
We must have a good chat when we have the chance.
After all, we all hope that Captain Wang Gang can wake up soon, right?”
Long Tianze was all smiles, showing none of the airs he had when he had previously invited Ning Fan to what could be considered a treacherous hot pot meal—now appearing as a congenial businessman all for making money through pleasant relations.
Ning Fan sneered inwardly, this Long Tianze was not only ruthless and strong but also had first-class acting skills.
No wonder Xu Ruolan and Xu Xiaoqing were so thoroughly deceived by this man masquerading as Captain Wang Gang’s cousin, Su City’s underground emperor,
even Ning Fan’s reasoned analysis was met with their complaints for quite a while.
The meal was consumed with an undertone of subtlety, with Ning Fan present, Long Tianze’s several attempts to broach the topic of the Genetic Potion were smoothly suppressed by him.
After several rounds of drinks and a variety of dishes, Ning Fan stood up with a smile and said, “I’m truly grateful for Mr.
Long’s hospitality today.
If there’s nothing else, we’ll take our leave first.”
“What are you saying, Divine Doctor Ning?
Please, no need for formalities.
My cousin Wang Gang owes his life to you, and you are my benefactor.
If there’s anything at all that I could help with in the future, just ask,”
Long Tianze said with grand gestures, displaying a spirited generosity.
Xu Ruolan did not speak.
Seeing Ning Fan’s determination to leave, she simply followed behind him.
As the president of Xu Corporation, Xu Ruolan was not devoid of human emotions.
Ning Fan had risked his life to save her multiple times, opening not just one crack in her once glacial heart.
Noticing Ning Fan’s melancholic demeanor after the meal, she couldn’t help but wonder, could it be that Ning Fan was upset because he wasn’t told about the meal with Long Tianze in advance?
Was he jealous?
With that thought, Xu Ruolan couldn’t help but smile slightly, quickening her pace to walk beside Ning Fan.
It was rare for her to reveal a smile as she asked, “Ning Fan, what’s wrong with you today?
You’ve been so silent.”
“Ah?
Really?
I didn’t notice any difference,”
Ning Fan turned to glance at Xu Ruolan, gave a faint smile, and said, “Maybe there are some things I want to say but don’t dare to, for fear of making you angry.
It’s better not to say them.”
Xu Ruolan rolled her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering, “Yo, I never would have guessed you’d be afraid of me.
Stop being cryptic, just say it.
I promise I won’t get mad.”
Xu Ruolan tilted her head back, gazing at the stars in the sky, and took a deep breath.
She displayed a different demeanor from the Ice Queen she was during the day.
Ning Fan’s eyes sparkled as he looked straight ahead and spoke slowly, “If I said I feel like Long Tianze isn’t quite sincere, that you should keep a distance from him to avoid being deceived and taken advantage of, would you be willing to listen?”
Although he said this, Ning Fan guessed that there was a nine out of ten chance Xu Ruolan would refute his statement.
After all, up to this point, Long Tianze had done a very good job at disguising his true intentions and had not shown his ulterior motives to Xu Ruolan.
In Xu Ruolan’s eyes, Long Tianze might just be someone who values family and has been busy taking care of Wang Gang’s injuries—a good person.
Why would she believe Ning Fan’s unilateral perspective?
However, contrary to expectations, after Ning Fan finished speaking, Xu Ruolan actually nodded obediently,
like a little girl.
She smiled slightly and said, “I understand.
Don’t worry, if I interact with him again, I’ll let you know in advance.”
Her response caught Ning Fan off guard.
He chuckled, “What’s the matter?
I remember you were really mad at me before, accusing me of slandering Long Tianze.”
“That was in the past, so why bring it up?”
Xu Ruolan’s demeanor turned cold and she said indifferently, “Ning Fan, I know you wouldn’t harm me.
Although I might not fully understand your view of Long Tianze right now, since you’ve said so, there must be your reasoning.
Compared to Long Tianze, I’d rather trust you more.”
Xu Ruolan looked at him with a genuine gaze.
Despite her aloofness and icy demeanor, she was not foolish!
“Alright, let’s head home.”
Ning Fan smiled gently and walked ahead, but his heart was already blooming with joy.
Nothing could compare to the joy of having someone he valued take his advice and trust him unconditionally.
After sending Xu Ruolan home, Ning Fan was in a great mood.
Just as he was preparing to take a stroll around the neighborhood, his phone suddenly vibrated in his hand.
A text message!
It was sent by Xu Rongfei.
The content of the message profoundly shocked Ning Fan: I’ve divorced Fu Ziming.
I’m feeling very upset now, Ning Fan.
Can you come over?
Ning Fan gritted his teeth and after some contemplation, he called Xu Rongfei.
“Ning Fan…
I…”
As soon as the call connected, Xu Rongfei called out Ning Fan’s name with a heartbreaking voice and then choked up, unable to continue, making the excuses Ning Fan had prepared seem impossible to say.
“Rongfei, it’s already late.
How about I find some time to come over tomorrow?”
After hesitating for a long time, Ning Fan still chose his words carefully and gently declined Xu Rongfei’s request.
“No, I want it to be now!”
[Three more chapters coming up, heading back to work now.
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Here’s hoping for a few more.
Some readers have expressed that they don’t like the character Xu Rongfei.
In fact, Xu Rongfei is just compelled by life and circumstances beyond her control.
She has indeed done many things for the protagonist and has his best interests at heart.
Having a character that readers remember in a book is actually quite good.]