He Man thought she must be hallucinating. How could Chu Beize say such humiliating words to her?
But those mocking and disgusting words did come out of Chu Beize's mouth. He actually said such things to her!
"Chu Beize, what did you say? Have the guts to say it again!"
"Mrs. Chu, I think I've made myself clear. I'm very busy now and don't have time to chat with you here. If you really had a car accident, your parents would have called me long ago. So next time you lie, please come up with a more convincing story. If you're really bored, I can arrange someone to accompany you at home. It'll definitely be a stunning beauty from the nightclub. How about that?"
He Man, a spoiled and pampered young lady who had been doted on since childhood, couldn't bear such humiliation. Furious, she hung up the phone and threw it to the ground. The phone shattered, and the loud noise echoed through the empty ward.
Hearing the noise, a nurse pushed the door open and walked in.
"What's going on? Everyone is trying to rest at this late hour. Could you please stop making so much noise?"
Now even a nurse dared to boss her around!
He Man's anger reached its peak. "My father is the president of the He Consortium. Who do you think you are? Do you believe I can have you fired tomorrow?"
The nurse glanced at her indifferently. "If you're the daughter of the He Consortium, then I'm the president's wife of the Chu Group. No matter who you are, it's bedtime now. If you don't want to rest, please don't disturb other patients."
He Man was so angry that the veins on her forehead bulged. The wound on her head throbbed with pain because of her anger, and she couldn't say a word. Finally, she could only watch as the nurse closed the ward door with a look of disdain.
If her parents were by her side, she wouldn't have to suffer such humiliation. Everyone would be trying to curry favor with her!
All the glory in her life came from the He family. She knew that without the identity of the daughter of the He Consortium, she was nothing. Even Chu Beize might not think highly of her.
She had to find out what had happened to He Zhenhua and Jiang Pinzhen tonight so that she could figure out how to deal with the situation.
That night, Xiao Yu had to leave for Italy. So, of course, he had a wild night with Ye Yanxi, which made her look listless at work the next day.
After dealing with a few documents at noon, Ye Yanxi took a break to make a cup of coffee in the pantry. She heard a few colleagues chatting. The president of the He Consortium had come to the company and had gone straight to the president's office.
Ye Yanxi didn't think much of it. She picked up her coffee and went back to her office. It was common for businesses to cooperate for the sake of profit.
So, she went back to her office to continue working on the remaining documents. Little did she know that the conversation in the top - floor office was related to her.
As soon as He Zhenhua arrived at the president's office, he was immediately greeted and seated on the sofa. The office was cool and the temperature was just right.
Xiao Yu got up with a smile to welcome He Zhenhua and sat down on the sofa beside him.
"Mr. He, this is your first time visiting our Xiao Group. I'm really honored." Xiao Yu said calmly. The secretary quickly brought two cups of tea and placed them on the table.
"The Xiao Group truly lives up to its reputation as the leading industry in City S. I've been wanting to visit for a long time, but I just never had the chance." He Zhenhua picked up the tea with a smile and said politely.
He Zhenhua didn't come for no reason. Xiao Yu could tell that he must have something on his mind.
"Mr. He, I don't think you came just to visit my office. However, my office can't compare to that of the He Consortium. I should visit you one day. I hope you won't turn me away." Xiao Yu said jokingly.
"Of course not. I'll definitely welcome you." He Zhenhua replied absent - mindedly.
"Since you're here and it's almost lunchtime, how about I invite you to lunch?"
"No need for lunch. I have something to do later. I actually came today to ask you something, Mr. Xiao." He Zhenhua looked a bit hesitant.
"Oh?" Xiao Yu raised his eyebrows and sized He Zhenhua up and down. "I wonder what you want to ask?"
"Does your company have an employee named Ye Yanxi? I think you should be very familiar with her, right?" He Zhenhua didn't hesitate this time and said directly, "You and Miss Ye live in Qingyuwan together. I'm sure you won't deny it."
Xiao Yu's expression remained unchanged. "Why do you mention her?"
"I want to meet her. I heard she's an employee in the Business Department. Please arrange a meeting for me and her, Xiao Yu." He Zhenhua stated his purpose.
"I'm afraid that's not possible!" Xiao Yu leaned back on the sofa and stared at He Zhenhua with squinted eyes.
He Zhenhua had been leaning back on the sofa. As soon as he heard this, he immediately sat up straight. "Why?"
Xiao Yu still looked calm and relaxed.
"If you want to know the reason, I think you're more aware than I am, right?" Xiao Yu lowered his voice. "Since you didn't want to acknowledge her sixteen years ago, why are you looking for her now?"
Hearing this, He Zhenhua's face became vigilant, and he stared at Xiao Yu.
"What do you mean? I don't understand." He Zhenhua still didn't believe that Xiao Yu would know about the events sixteen years ago. How could he possibly know?
"Mr. He, you already have a daughter now. Ye Yanxi is the daughter of the Ye family. It seems she has nothing to do with you. Isn't this what you've always wanted?" Xiao Yu gave him a half - smile.
"What else do you know?" Alarm bells rang in He Zhenhua's heart. If Xiao Yu didn't know anything, he wouldn't talk to him like this. "I just want to meet her."
"I don't know much. I just happen to know some facts. Well..." Xiao Yu curled his lips.
"Facts?" He Zhenhua snorted and repeated, "What do you know?"
"Sixteen years ago, a father didn't want to acknowledge his own daughter. Sixteen years later, he still hasn't changed his mind. However, the father's wife discovered that the daughter he brought back wasn't his biological child. In a fit of anger, she left him. And this father is now trying to find the daughter he didn't want to acknowledge sixteen years ago in order to win back his wife. Am I right?" Xiao Yu described the situation casually, but every word hit He Zhenhua hard.
After hearing Xiao Yu's words, He Zhenhua's face turned pale. He was in a daze for a moment, then quickly regained his composure. "What you said is just groundless speculation."
"Whether it's groundless speculation or the truth, I think no one knows better than you, Mr. He. I heard..." Xiao Yu smiled. "Your daughter had a car accident yesterday, and it was revealed that her blood type doesn't match yours and your wife's. Your wife left for her parents' home in a fit of anger. Is that right?"
There was a vigilant look in He Zhenhua's eyes. He asked in a deep voice, "What else do you know?"
Xiao Yu shrugged. "That's all I know. Aren't these all facts?"
"Since you know so much, you should also understand that once Ye Yanxi comes back to me and Pinzhen, your relationship with her will be over."
"Mr. He..." Xiao Yu lowered his eyes and gave a soft laugh. His thick eyelashes cast a small shadow, making him look extremely handsome. "If you're really confident that you can make her come back, I don't think you need to come to my Xiao Group to find me. Facing a father who didn't want to acknowledge her sixteen years ago and who is still hostile to her now, what do you think her choice will be?"
Xiao Yu always spoke with confidence, and this time he was stating the truth.
Therefore, He Zhenhua wasn't sure at all. That's why he didn't go directly to Ye Yanxi but came to Xiao Yu instead, hoping that Xiao Yu would help him. But he didn't expect that Xiao Yu was just an onlooker.
"Anyway, she's our He family's child. She will come back eventually." He Zhenhua said with a dark face. "If you can help me, I promise I won't object to your relationship with her."
"Mr. He, you're joking." Xiao Yu slowly took a sip of tea. "I'm afraid I'm powerless."
"You really don't want to help me?"
"It's not that I don't want to, but I'm really powerless." Xiao Yu repeated, emphasizing each word. "Moreover, I don't want Xiaoxi to go back to the He family."
He Zhenhua's face was filled with anger. "Ye Yanxi will come back to the He family."
Xiao Yu stopped beating around the bush. He raised his eyebrows and sneered. "I hope so. However, I will do my best to stop it."
"You..." He Zhenhua glared at him angrily, not expecting him to say such a shameless thing.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. It was the secretary, reminding Xiao Yu that it was time for a meeting.
So, Xiao Yu got up slowly, straightened his clothes, and said, "Mr. He, I have a meeting to attend. I'm sorry I can't accompany you anymore."
He Zhenhua couldn't lose his temper in front of the secretary. He had to hold back his anger and replied politely, "It's okay. I also have something to do. I won't bother you anymore."
"Then I'll take my leave."
After saying that, Xiao Yu turned around and walked out of the office.
He Zhenhua stared at Xiao Yu's departing back, and finally he had to leave too.
Before leaving, they exchanged some false pleasantries. "Mr. He, I didn't entertain you well today. Next time you come, I'll definitely treat you well."
"Where, where. You're too polite, Mr. Xiao. I also welcome you to visit the He Consortium."
After the pleasantries, they shook hands politely. But after they separated, both of them took out tissues to wipe their hands.