Luo Xiuxian suddenly felt a bit guilty, especially after he had said some harsh words earlier, particularly targeting Zhang Aimin. He immediately retorted, "Your company is just starting out. What's the problem with me offering one hundred million to buy fifty percent of your shares?"
"Putting aside whether there's a problem, even if our shares are only worth that much, it's our decision whether to sell or not. If we don't sell, can you just snatch them?" Li Se taunted.
"The shares that my Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce wants to acquire, is there any company that doesn't agree?" Luo Xiuxian said angrily.
"Luo Xiuxian, that's enough!" Han Minglang snapped, "I can't help you with this. I help those who are in the right, not my relatives. You should handle this yourselves, I'm not getting involved!"
With that, he turned to leave directly.
Luo Xiuxian only then realized he had spoken out of turn. He had spoken those arrogant words out of anger, which indirectly confirmed Li Se's statement was correct.
"Uncle Han, I..." Luo Xiuxian wanted to explain.
"Don't call me Uncle Han, call me Mayor Han!" Han Minglang corrected him.
Luo Xiuxian's expression turned ugly. Offending Han Minglang would not benefit the entire Luo family. However, before he could explain further, Han Minglang had already left.
"Tell me, who else can you call now?" Li Se asked with a half-smile.
Luo Xiuxian's mood became unpredictable. He had called out three times, but each time he had been put in his place. At this moment, he also realized that Li Se's identity was not simple. Unless he could call someone with more influence than Han Minglang, which was clearly unlikely. This was the capital city, after all. While the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce was formidable, to these prominent figures in the capital, they were merely merchants.
"You wait and see!" he could only bluster for now.
"Did I let you go?" Li Se asked lightly.
Luo Xiuxian was annoyed. "What else do you want?"
"Kneel down, apologize, kowtow, and then roll out!" Li Se said word by word.
Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions. However, it was Luo Xiuxian who had made this demand of Li Se earlier, and now the tables had turned.
"This is the young master of the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce. How dare he?"
"That's hard to say. Didn't you see how polite even Mayor Han was to this guy?"
"This Young Master Luo has really kicked a hornet's nest."
"..."
This time, the discussions were much quieter, and no one dared to underestimate Li Se anymore.
"Do you know who I am? You want me to kneel and kowtow to you?" Luo Xiuxian roared indignantly.
His secretary also berated, "It's your honor that Young Master Luo is willing to let this matter go. Don't think you can get away with everything just because you know a few people. Believe me, with just one word from Young Master Luo, your company can be shut down!"
"Come on, hurry up and say it. I'd like to see what words can shut down my company?" Li Se beckoned with a dismissive look.
This threat had always worked before, but now, for some reason, it had no effect. The secretary didn't even know how to retort.
"Don't be too arrogant. Your current behavior is like a petty person who has achieved success!" Luo Xiuxian was unwilling to kneel. He was the young master of the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce, and he couldn't afford to lose face. If he knelt, it would be a disgrace to the entire Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce.
"Kneel down, kowtow!" Li Se repeated his demand, but his voice had grown much colder.
"I won't kneel. What can you do to me?" Luo Xiuxian still didn't believe that Li Se would dare to force him to kneel in front of everyone.
*Slap!*
In the next moment, Li Se had already slapped him. The sharp sound of the slap filled everyone's ears. Luo Xiuxian had been hit again.
"You still dare to hit me? I'll kill you!" Luo Xiuxian roared.
*Slap!*
Another slap.
"Ahhhh... I'm going to kill you!"
*Slap! Slap! Slap!*
Several slaps in quick succession.
*Thump!*
Luo Xiuxian knelt down, fear in his eyes. "Don't... don't hit me anymore. I was wrong, okay?"
"Kowtow, admit your mistake, and then roll out!" Li Se said casually.
The countless onlookers were stunned. This guy was truly ruthless, forcing the young master of the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce to kneel and apologize.
Luo Xiuxian dared not hesitate. After kowtowing, he quickly rolled away, not wanting to stay there for a moment longer.
The secretary also left, not daring to utter a single threatening word.
"You're still the one who's capable," Zhang Aimin said with a smile.
"Want a reward?" Li Se chuckled.
Zhang Aimin gave Li Se a look. "This is the company, and there are so many people here. Come tonight, and Shan Shan and I will reward you properly."
Huang Shanshan's pretty face flushed slightly, but it wasn't the first time she had served Li Se with Zhang Aimin, so she wasn't as shy as before.
Li Se smiled wryly. His body was truly being drained. Even his thoughts about Su Mei had faded considerably.
The company's opening ceremony was successfully completed. Li Se and Huang Shanshan returned to the clinic. Just then, he received a call from Su Mei.
"That old man is in trouble," Su Mei said on the phone.
"That's normal. Last time, I only stabilized him. He still needed traditional Chinese medicine for subsequent conditioning, but given their attitude, I didn't prescribe anything." Li Se didn't find it strange.
"He's already dead." Su Mei said calmly.
"Oh?" Li Se frowned. "That doesn't make sense. Although there was no subsequent herbal medicine for conditioning, it shouldn't have led to death. Could it be..."
"Yes, it should be my uncle who made the move," Su Mei said helplessly.
"I understand," Li Se said. He wasn't particularly concerned about the Su family's affairs, as they didn't concern him much.
"Where are you? Can you accompany me to the Su family?" Su Mei's voice was very calm, making it impossible to tell if she was sad or happy, perhaps both.
Li Se hesitated for a moment and then agreed. After all, he was worried that if Su Mei went to the Su family alone, she might get into trouble. Although it was unlikely, it was better to be safe than sorry.
Soon, they drove to the hotel and met Su Mei.
Today, Su Mei was wearing a black dress, which was different from her usual attire, but she was still as beautiful and captivating as ever, exuding an enchanting aura.
"Do I look good?" Su Mei asked as she saw Li Se staring blankly.
"You look good," Li Se nodded.
"If you like it, we can go to a hotel first."
Su Mei leaned in. She carried a very pleasant fragrance that made Li Se somewhat intoxicated. Then, her charming voice echoed in his ears, "I can offer you many poses."