"So... will you marry me?"
Sensing Er Zhu's withdrawal, Wang Xiaomei wiped away her tears and suddenly looked up and asked.
Even a fool could see that she refused Lin Yaowei because her heart belonged to someone else!
And that someone was Er Zhu!
"We'll talk about this later, let's discuss business first."
Looking at Wang Xiaomei's expectant eyes, Er Zhu didn't refuse on the spot but quickly changed the subject.
He helped Wang Xiaomei to her feet, pulling away from her embrace completely, and sat on the sofa beside her.
The atmosphere instantly became quiet. Wang Xiaomei wiped her tears and gave a self-deprecating smile.
She suddenly felt like she had embarrassed herself...
"Alright, then tell me, what is this so-called business of yours?"
Not wanting to dwell on Er Zhu's attitude towards her, Wang Xiaomei wiped her tears and asked with a serious expression.
"I want to make a few medicinal dishes and hope to cooperate with your hotel."
Seeing that Wang Xiaomei wasn't pressing further, Er Zhu brought up the main topic.
He admitted to having a slight liking for Wang Xiaomei, but it was only a little bit.
Marry her?
Absolutely impossible!
"Then we truly have a meeting of minds. I was just thinking of having the kitchen research medicinal dishes, but they don't understand pharmacology and are afraid to try them lightly."
Hearing this, Wang Xiaomei's eyes lit up. She looked at Er Zhu with great joy, and the haze in her heart instantly disappeared.
Her life was a mess right now, and the only thing keeping her going was her career.
What's more, this career was in cooperation with Er Zhu!
"Alright, then it's settled. This is the contract I've drafted. If you think it's acceptable, we'll sign it now."
Er Zhu smiled slightly and took out the contract as he spoke.
"Okay, I'll sign it now. I trust you implicitly!"
Wang Xiaomei signed without hesitation, her handwriting bold and beautiful, praising Er Zhu as if what had just happened had never occurred.
Seeing the smile on Wang Xiaomei's face, Er Zhu felt a little better.
"By the way, are you and Lin Yaowei in a business marriage?"
After discussing business, Wang Xiaomei was about to invite Er Zhu to tour the hotel, but unexpectedly, Er Zhu brought up that name again.
Mentioning Lin Yaowei, Wang Xiaomei's face instantly fell. She sighed deeply and then began to explain.
Er Zhu's guess was correct. Wang Xiaomei and Lin Yaowei were indeed in a business marriage. Although Grandma Wang had always objected, the Wang family's business was declining, and if they couldn't find a powerful backer, they would likely go bankrupt this year!
And the Lin family was the only aristocratic family that knew their situation and was willing to help!
"I cannot interfere with your personal feelings, but I still hope you can argue your case effectively."
Er Zhu looked at Wang Xiaomei with sympathy and slowly spoke.
"It's useless to say anything now. We have no evidence, and Lin Yaowei is so good at pretending. My parents practically treat him like their own son now."
Wang Xiaomei sighed deeply, clutching her forehead in frustration and helplessness.
"Er Zhu, is it? Hurry up and come here to die!"
Just as Er Zhu was about to comfort her, a roar came from the doorway. Turning their heads, they saw Lin Yaowei with two black eyes, pointing at Er Zhu in anger.
Behind him stood several burly men, their faces ferocious and muscles developed. They looked like experts at first glance!
Lin Yaowei stood at the door, looking at the composed Er Zhu, his lungs about to explode with anger!
After leaving Wang Xiaomei's office, he had been furious and went to the security department to check the surveillance footage. It was then that he learned that the person who beat him was named Er Zhu, and that Wang Xiaomei had a very good impression of him!
"No wonder Wang Xiaomei kept rejecting me. It's all because of you!"
Being severely beaten, coupled with the humiliation of his potential wife being taken away, drove Lin Yaowei to near madness. He waved his hand, and the experts behind him immediately attacked!
With fists, palms, and flying kicks... they unleashed their ultimate techniques, charging towards Er Zhu at almost sonic speed!
"Er Zhu, run! These are the Lin family guards, trained by the Lin family!"
Wang Xiaomei froze, shouted, and quickly stood in front of Er Zhu.
"Lin Yaowei, stop this. I'll marry you, alright?"
Wang Xiaomei spread her arms to protect Er Zhu, her eyes reddening, and spoke almost pleadingly.
Hearing Wang Xiaomei's plea, the bodyguards, who were already halfway through their charge, quickly stopped and looked at Lin Yaowei.
As members of the Lin family, they naturally knew Wang Xiaomei's importance to Lin Yaowei.
She was absolutely not to be harmed!
Not even a single strand of her hair could be touched!
"Xiaomei, you don't need to force yourself. They're just a bunch of trash."
Before Lin Yaowei could speak, Er Zhu, standing behind Wang Xiaomei, suddenly stood up and said calmly.
"Er Zhu, you don't understand. These Lin family guards are professionally trained. Their instructors are very strong, and some are even retired soldiers!"
"These Lin family guards are the most formidable bodyguards in town. It's rumored they once destroyed a martial arts school!"
Wang Xiaomei still stood in front of Er Zhu. She turned her head and anxiously explained the Lin family guards to him.
The Lin family was the second most powerful family in town. Although not as influential as that mysterious richest man, they could easily crush ordinary people!
Moreover, Er Zhu was just a country bumpkin!
Thinking of Er Zhu's background and Lin Yaowei's dazzling family status, Wang Xiaomei's heart was pounding!
"Oh."
Lin Yaowei listened to Wang Xiaomei's explanation, his eyes full of pride. Just as he was about to issue a threat, he never expected Er Zhu to answer like this.
His face was expressionless, as if this formidable Lin family guard was not worth mentioning in his eyes at all!
Er Zhu's attitude completely enraged Lin Yaowei. He gave a look to the Lin family guards.
The Lin family guards instantly understood and quickly pulled Wang Xiaomei aside, while the rest charged towards Er Zhu!
"Heh, let's see how long you can remain arrogant!"
As soon as Lin Yaowei finished speaking, several Lin family guards were about to reach Er Zhu, but at that moment, Er Zhu moved!
With a backhand strike, he directly sent a man beside him flying. Then, a series of kicks knocked down several men.
His movements were incredibly fast and fierce. The so-called Lin family guards were like fragile paper in his hands, no match for him!
Wang Xiaomei's eyes widened. She was so shocked that she seemed to have forgotten to struggle!
Er Zhu was too strong!
In just a few seconds, he had defeated the Lin family guards!
Those were the most powerful bodyguards in town, not just any random people!
On the other side, Lin Yaowei, who had been so confident, was stunned. He watched the scene in disbelief, his mind completely blank.
Who on earth was this kid, to be able to defeat the Lin family guards so easily!
The Lin family guards were trained with immense effort by the Lin family, and they were defeated so quickly!
"You... who exactly are you?"
After a long while, Lin Yaowei, shocked, swallowed and asked dumbfoundedly.