On the other end of the phone, the stout and large-eared Zhou Dazhong roared without thinking:
"Zhao Yanli, if you don't have the ability to persuade Jin Yongping to sign and stamp, just say so. Why are you using excuses that even a three-year-old wouldn't believe to fool me? I already spoke with the heads of all relevant departments a couple of days ago. Unless Jinfang Pharmaceutical sells to us Jiuding Pharmaceutical, they won't approve the application for license change, damn it!"
With that, the call was hung up.
"I..."
Zhao Yanli was speechless, feeling as bitter as if she had eaten Huang Lian.
To prove to Zhou Dazhong that she wasn't lying, she hesitated for just a moment before preparing to rush upstairs to film Ye Huoshui and other relevant department staff working overtime in Jin Yongping's office and send the video to Zhou Dazhong.
Suddenly, she was drawn to the Maserati parked not far away. Her eyes widened, her breathing grew rapid, and her feet seemed to move uncontrollably as she rushed over to touch and examine it, wishing she could crawl inside.
"My heavens! Why is a Maserati worth over ten million parked here? In the entire Ju Xian City, perhaps only Ye Qingtian can afford it! If I could one day sit inside it, I'd be willing to be a beast of burden..."
"President Qin, there's no need to trouble you to pick me up. Just send the construction site address to my phone, and I'll come myself."
Just then, Chen Xiao, while answering a call from Qin Hantang, hurried downstairs. He happened to see Zhao Yanli, completely lacking in decorum, with her backside sticking out as she leaned over the hood of the car. Her very short skirt revealed a large expanse of skin, instantly disgusting him. After ending the call, he said unceremoniously:
"What are you doing? Get out of the way!"
Zhao Yanli, caught off guard by the sight of Chen Xiao in his white coat, felt her cheek, which had been pricked by a disposable syringe, begin to sting again. Her right hand, which had written a three-thousand-character self-criticism, inexplicably ached. But without thinking, she deliberately boasted:
"Chen Xiao, you're meddling in other people's business like a dog chasing a rat. What business is it of yours if I touch my boyfriend's car? Don't forget, I told you before that my boyfriend is Young Master Tian!"
She paused, then threatened Chen Xiao in an even more arrogant tone:
"Hmph! Chen, you pricked my face, and on top of that, you made the hospital security falsely accuse me of being mentally unstable and even forced me to write a three-thousand-character self-criticism. You're simply asking for death! But I'm magnanimous. If you immediately kneel at my feet and apologize, I might consider letting you off the hook. Otherwise, my boyfriend will personally teach you a lesson."
As she spoke, she touched the cool and stylish hood of the Maserati again, as if to show off.
She thought to herself that even if this car didn't belong to Ye Qingtian, it certainly couldn't belong to Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao would surely be scared into begging for mercy by her words.
Chen Xiao was full of questions:
"Ms. Zhao, are you sure you were falsely accused of being mentally unstable?"
Zhao Yanli noticed the mocking expression on Chen Xiao's face, and her heart suddenly sank.
"What... what do you mean?"
"Heh heh."
Chen Xiao sneered dismissively and ignored Zhao Yanli. Instead, he took out his car keys and pressed them lightly.
"Beep—"
The Maserati unlocked with a response, and its incredibly cool headlights suddenly lit up.
"You... you... you you you..."
Zhao Yanli immediately recoiled as if she had seen a ghost, her expression filled with unconcealed shock.
"This... this luxury car is yours? How... how is that possible?"
Without a word, Chen Xiao opened the door and got in.
"Dr. Chen, wait."
Zhao Yanli was completely flustered. Before Chen Xiao could close the door, she suddenly rushed forward, grabbed the door, and said pleadingly:
"Dr. Chen, I... I know I was wrong. Please... please let me get in to explain. As long as... as long as I can earn your forgiveness, I'll do anything..."
As she spoke, she deliberately pulled her already very revealing neckline even lower and leaned towards Chen Xiao.
"Already throwing yourself at me so quickly? You really are mentally unstable! But unfortunately, I'm not interested in you."
Chen Xiao was merciless. He kicked Zhao Yanli out of the car with a swift motion and then drove away潇洒ly.
Just then, Qin Hantang sent the address of the construction site, which had been experiencing frequent safety accidents.
"Hong Lou Chun Phase III? Judging by the address, it seems to be near Swan Lake residential area! I heard Li Bingxue and the others gossiping not long ago. Hong Lou Chun seems to be a residential project invested and developed by the Song family. The first two phases that have been delivered sold very well, and there are many buyers pre-ordering for this third phase. It's already in the final stages and is about to be delivered. How could it suddenly be haunted by something sinister?"
The more Chen Xiao thought about it, the more curious he became. His speed gradually increased, and he unknowingly arrived at his destination.
In the dim twilight, at the desolate and quiet entrance of the residential area, Qin Hantang, dressed in a suit, recognized Song Yan's Maserati from afar. His heart suddenly sank.
"Oh no! Why is she here too? Is the Song family really going to use this opportunity to target me?"