Just before getting into the car, Father Lu suddenly turned around and said to Lu Chuanbai, who was about to close the door.
"I can cook many dishes that taste great with vinegar. I'll cook them for you some other day."
Hearing this, Lu Chuanbai's body stiffened slightly. By the time he wanted to reply, Father Lu had already gotten in the car and driven away.
Maybe Father Lu was afraid that Lu Chuanbai would refuse, so he left in a hurry.
Lu Chuanbai stared at the car's taillights and heard his own voice floating in the autumn wind.
"Okay, I'll be waiting."
The estrangement between the father and son seemed to disappear at this moment.
The next day, Gao Bo helped Lu Chuanbai arrange a meeting with Wu Daoquan in the coffee shop on the first floor of the Lu Group.
Wu Daoquan, who had arrived earlier, sat there in a state of unease, nervous about why Lu Chuanbai had suddenly summoned him.
Lu Chuanbai was the wealthiest man in the land, while he was just a small doctor running a private hospital.
There seemed to be no connection between them, so why did Lu Chuanbai want to meet him?
Wu Daoquan cheered himself up in his heart. Maybe Lu Chuanbai just wanted to discuss cooperation with him.
After all, the Lu Group was growing bigger and bigger. It was time to expand into other industries.
His private hospital had been operating well in recent years and was about to open a new branch. It was a worthy investment target.
To avoid being looked down upon, Wu Daoquan raised his hand to call the waiter and ordered a glass of ice - cold water filled with ice cubes.
He chewed on the ice cubes and swallowed the crushed ice, trying to calm his nervous heart.
If, as he fantasized, he could strike a deal with Lu Chuanbai, his hospital would have the entire Lu Group as its backer, and he wouldn't have to fear anyone.
Meanwhile, Lu Chuanbai, standing in front of the glass railing on the second floor, had already taken in this scene. His gaze was cold and gloomy, with a menacing aura between his brows.
It was time to go down and give Wu Daoquan a warning.
Lu Chuanbai walked downstairs expressionlessly, straightened his tie, and sat down in front of Wu Daoquan.
"Hello, Dean Wu. I'm Lu Chuanbai."
When Wu Daoquan saw Lu Chuanbai coming, he struggled to stretch his neck and swallow the crushed ice in his mouth. He put down the glass of ice - cold water, looking extremely restrained.
"Hello, Mr. Lu. What did you ask me to come here for today?"
While talking to Lu Chuanbai, Wu Daoquan was sizing him up.
Lu Chuanbai's chiseled features exuded a sharp and imposing aura. Although he was young, the calm, composed, and shrewd air about him was undeniable. It even made Wu Daoquan, who was in his forties, feel a bit out of breath.
Lu Chuanbai was also observing Wu Daoquan. Wu Daoquan looked gentle and refined, wearing a suit and tie, looking like an urban elite.
But just thinking about the bad things he had done, Lu Chuanbai thought Wu Daoquan was a hypocrite and a scoundrel.
Lu Chuanbai withdrew his gaze, took the iced coffee served by the waiter, took a sip, and then put it on the table.
He crossed his legs and leaned back against the chair, looking casual and unrestrained. His imposing manner showed no sign of restraint.
Wu Daoquan felt at a loss under Lu Chuanbai's gaze and could only keep sipping tea. By the time his tongue was numb from the cold, Lu Chuanbai finally spoke slowly.
"How's your business, Dean Wu? I heard that you're planning to open a branch recently. Have you found a suitable investor?"
Hearing Lu Chuanbai's words, Wu Daoquan thought that Lu Chuanbai had really come for the investment. He felt relieved, and the restraint on his face faded a bit.
Why couldn't Lu Chuanbai just get to the point? He exuded such a cold aura. Wu Daoquan had thought he had offended Lu Chuanbai somehow.
Wu Daoquan wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and smiled politely.
"Yes, Mr. Lu. I'm really going to open a branch. I've been very busy these days. There are quite a few people who want to invest, but I've been very selective and haven't made a decision yet."
"I only came to see you today because it's you, Mr. Lu. Otherwise, I'd have to think twice about seeing others."
Wu Daoquan deliberately said this to make his hospital seem like a highly sought - after investment opportunity. He was observing Lu Chuanbai's expression to see if he was sincere about investing.
Lu Chuanbai wasn't here to invest. Seeing the overly conceited look in Wu Daoquan's eyes, a faint, sarcastic smile played on his lips.
He had just asked out of courtesy, but unexpectedly, Wu Daoquan had taken it seriously.
Lu Chuanbai said coldly, "Then I wish you great financial success and hope you'll find a suitable investor."
Hearing this, Wu Daoquan was instantly stunned.
What did Lu Chuanbai mean by this?
Didn't he want to invest in his hospital?
"Mr. Lu, what do you mean? If you're not here to invest in my hospital, then why did you ask me to come?"
Wu Daoquan's face turned ugly, and his previously calm heart was once again in a state of unease.
Had he offended Lu Chuanbai without knowing it?
But he couldn't remember doing so.
Lu Chuanbai naturally caught the panic in Wu Daoquan's eyes. He threw the printed documents from his briefcase onto the table.
"Dean Wu, you really are a busy person. Have you forgotten all the immoral things you've done in the past?"
Hearing Lu Chuanbai's blunt words, Wu Daoquan's heart skipped a beat. He didn't understand where he had offended Lu Chuanbai.
"Mr. Lu, what do you mean? I don't understand."
Lu Chuanbai flipped the A4 paper to the page showing Wu Daoquan's tenure at a foreign hospital and stared coldly at him.
"Dean Wu, I don't think you'd want me to spread the news about your drug - smuggling activities in the foreign hospital. It won't do your new hospital's reputation any good."
When Wu Daoquan saw the photo printed on the A4 paper, he panicked instantly. He looked at the work permit in the photo in disbelief.
"Where did you get this photo?"
When he left the foreign hospital, he had made sure to hide all his information.
Why did Lu Chuanbai still get it?
How did Lu Chuanbai know about his drug - smuggling?
Seeing the panicked Wu Daoquan, Lu Chuanbai's black eyes were filled with coldness.
"I have more evidence of your misdeeds, such as selling the hospital's drugs on the side during your tenure..."
"If I report this news, will the hospitals you used to work for come after you?"
Hearing this, Wu Daoquan's face turned deathly pale.
If this incident were to be exposed, it would probably become an international case!
Wu Daoquan would surely be in big trouble, and his reputation would be ruined!
Thinking about the punishment he might face, if it weren't for the many people around and the fear of losing face, Wu Daoquan would probably have knelt down in front of Lu Chuanbai and begged him not to expose him.
"Mr. Lu! Please have mercy and don't expose me! I'll even give you my hospital if you want it!"
Apart from the hospital, Wu Daoquan couldn't think of any other reason why Lu Chuanbai would go to such great lengths to dig out evidence of his crimes.
Lu Chuanbai had been coldly watching the mournful - faced Wu Daoquan without showing any sympathy on his face.