Chapter 493: Chapter 493: Competing to See Who’s Toughest
Xu Xiangbei lightly placed his fingers on Lu Yao’s wrist, feeling her wrist as soft as cotton, her skin as delicate as can be.
Lu Yao was indeed a great beauty, her skin as tender as a baby’s, her features delicate and lovely, making any man fall for her.
However, in Xu Xiangbei’s eyes, this beauty was a heart-ensnaring poison, with a malicious and treacherous heart hidden beneath such a beautiful exterior.
Xu Xiangbei wasn’t trying to take her pulse; it was a joke. After placing his fingers on her wrist, an invisible stream of Inner Strength swiftly infiltrated Lu Yao’s meridians.
Lu Yao felt like a mosquito had bitten her wrist, unaware that she had fallen into Xu Xiangbei’s trap.
She tossed Xu Xiangbei a flirtatious glance, playfully saying, "President Xu, your fingers are electric, making my heart itch. President Xu, you’re so nice. Thank you."
Xu Xiangbei gazed leeringly, tightly gripping Lu Yao’s hand, playfully saying, "Gu Xinyan injured you. I’m here to atone for her mistake, treating Miss Lu Yao. It’s my duty, no need to thank me."
Hearing Xu Xiangbei mention the injury, Lu Yao secretly felt pleased, as an evil thought flashed in her mind.
It seems Gu Xinyan is terribly unlucky, even her boyfriend believes me and not her. This lecherous guy doesn’t seem like a good person, turning him into my boyfriend would be an even bigger blow to Gu Xinyan.
She intentionally or unintentionally loosened the collar of her hospital gown, revealing most of her pale chest, surprisingly going braless underneath.
Xu Xiangbei and President Huang’s eyes lit up simultaneously, their gazes fixated beneath Lu Yao’s collar.
Lu Yao, oblivious to her revealing moment, giggled coquettishly, "Didn’t expect President Xu to be a tender-hearted man."
Xu Xiangbei chuckled, "Miss Lu Yao, you’re right about me. I’m a good man, not just a good man but also a very loving man, and President Huang can vouch for that."
Knowing Xu Xiangbei had many girlfriends, Huang Qinghai slyly smiled, "Younger Brother Xu is indeed a loving man; he has quite a few beautiful girlfriends. But, President Xu, be careful not to fall for Miss Lu Yao. She’s a rose with thorns, you’ll get pricked."
Lu Yao coyly whined, "President Huang, what are you saying? I don’t even have a boyfriend yet."
Seeing Lu Yao act coquettishly, Xu Xiangbei was seemingly charmed but actually felt disgusted inside.
He secretly sneered, Lu Yao, you’re plotting against Gu Xinyan and flirting with me, what a fool. Today I’ll let you taste the bitterness of being duped.
Xu Xiangbei half-closed his eyes, pretending to take Lu Yao’s pulse, quickly withdrawing his fingers, frowning slightly, "Oh no, Miss Lu Yao, press down beneath your chest, does it hurt a bit?"
Seeing Xu Xiangbei’s unusual expression, Lu Yao’s smile turned a bit tense, she pressed where Xu Xiangbei’s fingers indicated lightly, unaware that a thread of Inner Strength of the Reversing Heaven Eight Needles had already blocked the Tanzhong acupoint on her chest, suddenly causing a piercing pain.
She was immediately frightened, "It hurts! What’s happening to me, Doctor Xu?"
Xu Xiangbei secretly sneered, finally fell for it, but showed a trace of reluctance on his face, sighed lightly, "Your internal organs have been invaded by evil energy, to put it bluntly, it’s attacking your heart."
Hearing Xu Xiangbei’s comments about evil energy attacking the heart, Lu Yao, unaware, felt terrified, "Doctor Xu, what does that mean, is it difficult to treat?"
Though Xu Xiangbei spoke mysteriously, a shrewd look flashed in Huang Qinghai’s eyes, smiling, he said to Xu Xiangbei, "President Xu, Miss Lu Yao is a leading actress at our Qinghai Film and Television, I made her a star, for my sake, please take care of her, I’ll cover all medical costs, name your price."
Xu Xiangbei caught the implication of Huang Qinghai’s words, it seemed President Huang wanted to settle the conflict between Lu Yao and Gu Xinyan with money.
Although smiling, Xu Xiangbei’s tone was firm, "This isn’t a matter of money, it’s about evil energy attacking the heart. Evil cannot suppress righteousness, I must use righteousness to expel evil."
Xu Xiangbei expressed his shady opinion, it couldn’t be settled with money, Lu Yao bullied Gu Xinyan, he must seek justice for Gu Xinyan.
President Huang’s face turned a bit awkward, seeing Xu Xiangbei become serious, there was little he could do, "Hehe, since righteousness must expel evil, please, President Xu, be lenient. Miss Lu is delicate and can’t endure much suffering."
"Rest assured, President Huang, I’ll be measured."
President Huang’s phone rang, he had something to attend to and left, leaving a personal nurse behind to care for Lu Yao.
After President Huang left the ward, Xu Xiangbei’s expression turned cold, "Miss Lu Yao, the evil energy within you must be treated, if not it will be fatal, not only to you but to others as well, it’s highly dangerous."
Feeling Xu Xiangbei’s change in demeanor and the prickliness in his words, Lu Yao’s flirtatious smile froze, swallowing back her teasing words.
She looked at Xu Xiangbei doubtfully, sensing the coldness in his gaze.
Her expression hardened, "President Xu, what do you mean by that?"
Xu Xiangbei’s gaze was as sharp as a knife, as if piercing through Lu Yao’s wicked heart, bluntly saying, "I won’t play games with you. You pretended to fall, framed Gu Xinyan, ruining her reputation and causing her to be scolded. Did you really think I came to bring you flowers to apologize? You’re gravely mistaken; I came to teach you a lesson."
Lu Yao’s face changed, realizing Xu Xiangbei’s purpose, having failed to lure Xu Xiangbei, hatred flashed in her eyes, "How dare you speak to me like that! How do you plan to retaliate? Hit me? Scold me? If you so much as touch me, you’re dead, not only you but Gu Xinyan too. I’ll tell you frankly, I can be ruthless; if anyone provokes me, I’ll make their life worse than death."
Xu Xiangbei laughed, reaching into his pocket, "Then let’s see who’s more ruthless?"
Seeing Xu Xiangbei reaching into his pocket as if to pull out a weapon, Lu Yao showed a hint of fear, regretting not leaving Xu Xiangbei in the ward, about to scream for the personal nurse.
But Xu Xiangbei only pulled out a pack of cigarettes, humming a tune, and headed for the door, "Relax, I don’t hit women. Especially not you, it would dirty my hands."
Seeing Xu Xiangbei leave, thinking he was afraid of her, Lu Yao smirked disdainfully, "You know what’s good for you, but it’s too late, Xu Xiangbei, you’ve already offended me, I won’t let you go."
Xu Xiangbei walked out of the ward, calmly turning back to say, "If you want to apologize to me and Gu Xinyan, have President Huang call me, remember that."
