Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 18: Did You Get My Permission to Touch Her?
Seeing his discomfort, Zhang Yaqing grew even more brazen, increasing her pressure.
Luo Qingli asked curiously, "Honey, why are you shivering?"
"It’s nothing. The air conditioning is a bit cold," Chen Xiao said, trying to suppress his tremors.
Luo Qingli frowned in confusion. "Huh? What’s that strange rubbing sound?"
Zhang Yaqing smiled again. "Miss Luo, you must have misheard. This private room cost a nine-figure sum to build. Even the tables are made of top-grade golden phoebe wood. It’s impossible for insects to be gnawing at them, right, Mr. Chen?"
Chen Xiao clenched his teeth and glared at her before nodding. "Ex... exactly."
Taking advantage of a moment when no one was watching, he pushed her leg away and clamped his own tightly together. On the surface, of course, he maintained a calm exterior.
He certainly wasn’t worried about upsetting Luo Qingli. It was just that in this situation, if anyone else found out, it would be a moment of absolute social suicide.
Zhang Yaqing chuckled, picked up her napkin to wipe her mouth, and even licked her red lips. The provocative action made the men present feel a flush of heat.
Seductive. Utterly seductive.
Luo Qingli sensed something was wrong but couldn’t put her finger on it. She could only ask with a hint of coolness, "Miss Zhang, my husband only just arrived in Yuncheng City and visited the Zongheng Chamber of Commerce today. How did you two become acquainted?"
Zhang Yaqing elegantly took a sip of red wine. "I’m very interested in Mr. Chen. Is there anything wrong with making a new friend? I just happen to enjoy making friends with other people’s husbands."
Luo Qingli’s expression turned livid. If they had merely been vying for his affection in secret before, Zhang Yaqing was now openly rubbing it in her face.
But in the next moment, Zhang Yaqing gave a charming smile. "Miss Luo, I’m just joking, don’t mind me. It seems I’m intruding on your dinner."
"A toast to Mr. Chen and Miss Luo."
Chen Xiao and Luo Qingli reluctantly clinked glasses with her. Afterward, Zhang Yaqing excused herself and left, swaying her slender waist with a flirtatious air.
Luo Qingli’s expression was stormy. Could Zhang Yaqing really be interested in Chen Xiao? Or is she deliberately trying to steal my man?
Luo Linlin suddenly interjected with a sneer, "Luo Qingli, it seems you can’t even keep your own man in check. You just got married, and he’s already out fooling around?"
Luo Qingli took a sip of red wine. Though inwardly fuming, she maintained a calm expression. "You should worry about your own boyfriend, who seems rooted to the spot the moment he sees a woman."
"As for my husband, you needn’t worry about him!"
"Besides, if my husband can attract the attention of a woman like Zhang Yaqing, it only proves my taste is excellent. Unlike some people who grovel and don’t even get a second glance."
"You..." Luo Linlin trembled with rage.
Xiao Han’s face twisted in an embarrassed and angry scowl. Bitch. Pretending to be so aloof and pure. Sooner or later, I’ll make you mine!
"Alright, that’s enough! Eat!" Old Master Luo slapped the table, displeased. "We rarely have a family meal together. Must you all give this old man a headache?!"
He was well aware of the discord between the eldest and second son’s families. In fact, after Luo Qingli took over the company, Luo Baifeng had moved out of the family residence entirely. The conflict between the two branches of the family had reached a boiling point. Now, even the Luo Group was split into two major factions, and Second Brother Luo Baifeng had no shortage of supporters. It was a major headache for him.
In her foul mood, Luo Qingli drank quite a bit of red wine until her face was flushed bright red.
The room fell deathly silent.
Only Chen Xiao seemed completely unfazed, heartily tucking into his meal.
Trying to ease the awkwardness, Old Master Luo coughed lightly. "Little Xiao, you’re quite impressive. How did you manage to get Miss Zhang to treat you with such respect?"
It’s a known fact that the Zhang Family would never open their top-tier private room for an ordinary person! It’s a testament to one’s status and position!
The others looked at Chen Xiao with the same curiosity.
Xiao Han, his face dark, remarked sarcastically, "Don’t tell me you used some shady trick to deceive Miss Zhang?"
He couldn’t understand how a country bumpkin was worthy of Zhang Yaqing’s respect!
Luo Qingli also found it strange. Although Zhang Yaqing has foxy looks, everyone in their circle knows she’s a notorious thorny rose. The number of suitors she has utterly ruined is not small! Many men only dare to admire her from a great distance. Despite her own reputation as the Ice Mountain President, the Luo Family’s background is limited, and even she would never dare to be so brazen. How could Chen Xiao possibly catch Zhang Yaqing’s eye? Could it really be just to spite me?
Chen Xiao, still stuffing meat into his mouth, said casually, "I just helped her with a small favor."
The crowd seemed to understand at once. Luo Baifeng sneered, "And here I thought you actually had some special ability. So that’s all it was! Favors... they eventually run out. Don’t think you’re so impressive!"
Chen Xiao couldn’t be bothered to respond to him.
Luo Jianghe and his wife’s anticipation soured into disappointment. Perhaps the Zhang Family was only doing him this favor to clear the slate with him. After this, that connection would be useless.
"I’m going to the bathroom," Luo Qingli announced. Having had a bit too much to drink, she stood up, flushed, and staggered toward the restroom.
Inside the private room, the members of the Luo Family once again began to mock and jeer at Chen Xiao.
Growing annoyed, Chen Xiao slammed his chopsticks on the table. "If you don’t want to eat, then get out! The Zhang Family opened this room for me. What are you all barking about?" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
"You... you have no respect for your elders!" Li Sufang shrieked furiously. "What’s wrong with your elders correcting you a bit?"
"You really think you’re something special just because you helped the Zhang Family with one little thing? They’re probably just trying to cut ties with you! You think you’ve really managed to climb the social ladder?" Luo Linlin sneered, her arms crossed.
"I don’t know if I’m a phoenix, but I do know that some people will only ever be sparrows," Chen Xiao replied coldly.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted outside the door, and Chen Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Luo Qingli hurriedly opened the private room door to come back inside, but before she could even step through, she was violently dragged back out!
"You cheap slut, get the hell out here!"
Dragged by her hair, Luo Qingli was thrown to the ground with a cry of pain.
Everyone inside the Luo Family’s private room was stunned.
THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!
The sound of heavy footsteps grew closer from outside. In the blink of an eye, a dozen burly men had surrounded the entrance to their private room.
"Young Master Jiang, what’s wrong?"
"Who dares to touch you?!"
"This cheap bitch dared to kick my family jewels! Today, I’m going to have my fun with her!" a young man reeking of alcohol roared, clutching Luo Qingli’s hair.
"What’s going on?!"
Luo Chenggong, along with Luo Jianghe and his wife, rushed out anxiously to see what was happening. Meanwhile, Luo Baifeng’s family watched coldly, relishing the disaster.
"Grandpa, Mom, Dad, save me!" Tears of pain streamed down Luo Qingli’s face.
"What do you think you’re doing!" Luo Jianghe rushed forward and shouted. "You dare to cause trouble here!?"
"Fuck you!" The drunken youth slapped him hard across the face. "Mind your own damn business! My father is Jiang Tiannan! King Jiang Zhong, Jiang Tiannan! Ever heard of him?"
As soon as the name was spoken, all the spectators enjoying the show immediately backed away. King Jiang Zhong, Jiang Tiannan, was one of the three titans of Yuncheng City, a man on par with the likes of Old Master Zhang Zongheng of the Zhang Family and Lu Wushuang of the Wushuang Corporation.
Who would dare to provoke his only son?
Even Luo Chenggong’s face turned pale. This time, Luo Qingli had truly messed with the wrong person.
"Take her away!" Jiang Zihang snarled, viciously yanking Luo Qingli up by her hair and shoving her toward his subordinates. "Such a beauty. Today, she’ll be my personal treat!"
Just then, a chillingly calm voice drifted over. "Taking my wife? Did you ask for my permission?"
