Blue Star Technology building!

A Ferrari screeched to a halt at the entrance of Blue Star Technology at a very high speed.

"Captain Yan." Ye Xiao stopped the car and immediately looked towards Yan Luo, who was standing not far away. At this moment, Yan Luo also saw Ye Xiao and immediately walked over.

Yan Luo wasn't popular among the people at Blue Star Technology, mainly because he was taciturn and not good at making friends. However, for Ye Xiao, Yan Luo really considered him a friend, at least that's how he felt. As a well-respected veteran, Yan Luo admired those who were stronger than him, and Ye Xiao was clearly such a person.

"Did you go on a business trip?" Yan Luo asked flatly, looking at Ye Xiao.

Clearly, Mr. Xia was still upstairs, yet Ye Xiao had come back driving, and this Ferrari hadn't been seen at the company this morning.

Ye Xiao said, "Oh, no, I went out to have some fun. Since Mr. Xia didn't say he needed the car this morning, I just took it out."

"What?" Yan Luo was genuinely startled upon hearing Ye Xiao's words. Was this guy really out playing with Mr. Xia's car? That was Mr. Xia's car after all.

"Why that expression?" Ye Xiao immediately said with a laugh.

However, just then, Xia Mingyue came down from upstairs. Her foot was much better now, and she no longer needed anyone to support her. Fang Jing followed close behind Xia Mingyue. Seeing Ye Xiao, she quickly walked up to him and glared, saying, "Ye Xiao, are you aware of your crimes?"

"Huh?" Ye Xiao, confused upon hearing Fang Jing's words, replied, "Assistant Fang, what do you mean by this?"

"Still playing dumb? You're Mr. Xia's chauffeur, and this car is for picking up and dropping off Mr. Xia. You actually took it out to have fun. Don't think I didn't hear what you said to Yan Luo just now." Fang Jing seemed to never miss a chance to deal with Ye Xiao, and of course, Ye Xiao knew this had something to do with reminding her about her chest at the Guard Bureau yesterday.

But he had only meant well yesterday. It seemed that good deeds could easily be misunderstood in the future.

Ye Xiao immediately chuckled and said, "Alright, can't I just pay for the gasoline I used this morning?"

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, not only Fang Jing but also Yan Luo frowned. Was this a negotiation?

"Alright, Assistant Fang, are you sure you don't want to come along?" Xia Mingyue asked Fang Jing.

Fang Jing shrugged and said, "Definitely not. I get angry just seeing that Mr. Zhao. I'm afraid I might affect your business discussion."

Xia Mingyue didn't really want to go either, but there was a big deal in the company related to Mr. Zhao, and Mr. Zhao had invited her for a meal today. If she didn't go, there might be a risk of losing that business. As the company's president, she often had to put aside her personal preferences for the sake of the company's long-term peace.

"Then okay, I'll drive there myself," Xia Mingyue said.

"No, why not let Ye Xiao accompany you? Ye Xiao is your chauffeur, and a company president shouldn't drive without a chauffeur. Besides, isn't your foot still uncomfortable? Driving can be risky," Fang Jing said, looking at Ye Xiao, "What do you think, Ye Xiao?"

Ye Xiao, not wanting to provoke this vengeful girl, quickly chuckled and agreed with Fang Jing, "Assistant Fang is right, and besides, driving for Mr. Xia is part of my duty."

"That's more like it. Oh, it's getting late, I need to go buy a facial mask. Goodbye, Ming Yue, Ye Xiao." Fang Jing said and left with her handbag.

Ye Xiao just smiled at Xia Mingyue. Xia Mingyue glanced at Ye Xiao and said indifferently, "Let's go."

Ye Xiao was puzzled, as Xia Mingyue, usually so assertive, seemed a bit out of it today.

Although puzzled, Ye Xiao didn't dare to ask. After all, he and Xia Mingyue had only a boss-subordinate relationship, and too much concern could be misunderstood.

But, when Ye Xiao and Xia Mingyue both got into the car, Xia Mingyue suddenly parted her lips, turned to look at Ye Xiao, and seemed hesitant to speak.

This made Ye Xiao even more curious as he looked at Xia Mingyue and said, "Mr. Xia, whatever it is, just tell me, I'm all yours."

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Xia Mingyue nearly choked. How could everything sound so indecent when it came out of Ye Xiao's mouth? What did he mean by "I'm all yours"?

"I have nothing to do with you!" Xia Mingyue glared at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao quickly said, "We do, a subordinate relationship."

Xia Mingyue stopped looking at Ye Xiao, finding that talking to him always frustratingly stirred her emotions.

"Wait, no matter what happens later, you must not get involved, understood?" Xia Mingyue said.

Hearing this, Ye Xiao grew even more puzzled. This didn't sound like they were just going to have a meal; it seemed more like they were heading for a confrontation, and whether the fight was won or lost, Ye Xiao could only stand by and watch.

Perhaps too used to being a bodyguard, Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Alright, as long as no one treats you unfairly, I promise not to hit them."

"I somehow have a strong urge not to take you with me. You should know," Xia Mingyue said once again as she looked towards Ye Xiao, "I'm going for a business deal worth five million six hundred thousand, and you must understand the importance of it."

Ye Xiao chuckled and quickly nodded, "Understood, where is it?"

"Zhuhua Hotel," Xia Mingyue responded.

Zhuhua Hotel?

Ye Xiao genuinely didn't know where this so-called Zhuhua Hotel was located. He was about to ask Xia Mingyue, but noticing that she seemed lost in thought, he quickly turned on the car's GPS, typed in the location of the Zhuhua Hotel, and found out it wasn't in the Jinling District but northward, in the Lotus District.

Among the nine districts of Bird City, with the Jinling District being a middle level area, the Lotus District ranked slightly below it. However, the Zhuhua Hotel in the Lotus District was very famous, rumored to be controlled by the district government and always bustling with business.

The distance from Blue Star Technology to Zhuhua Hotel in the Lotus District was considerable—no less than fifteen kilometers, and it was rush hour, so the traffic was slow.

When the Ferrari finally stopped in the parking lot of the Zhuhua Hotel, it was almost one p.m.

During this time, a person had made five consecutive calls, obviously someone with the surname Zhao.

Ye Xiao could tell that Xia Mingyue was here to ask a favor from a Mr. Zhao, which was why, although she was reluctant, she had to come.

It's tough being a business magnate, but even tougher being a female one.

"Mr. Xia, it's an honor to finally meet such a renowned figure!" Ye Xiao followed Xia Mingyue into the Zhuhua Hotel, and before he could even take in the dazzling lights, someone's words captured his attention.

A middle-aged man, perhaps in his thirties or forties, wore a cunning smile full of intrigue.

"Crafty and cunning" came instantly to Ye Xiao's mind.

"Hello, who are you?" Xia Mingyue asked the middle-aged man with a puzzled look.

"My name is Zhao Zhong, sent by Mr. Zhao Pu to greet Mr. Xia. Mr. Zhao has been waiting for a while now." Zhao Zhong smiled and glanced at Xia Mingyue, then shifted his gaze towards Ye Xiao and promptly asked, "And who is this young man?"

Just as Xia Mingyue was about to reply, Ye Xiao politely said to Zhao Zhong, "Hello, Mr. Zhao. I'm Mr. Xia's cousin, Xia Bian-shu. It's 'Bian' from clock, and 'Shu' from scholarly family. I dropped out after high school and am now working as my cousin's driver."

"Xia Bian-shu?" Zhao Zhong muttered to himself upon hearing the name, which obviously sounded awkward to him.

Xia Mingyue was quick to catch the meaning behind Ye Xiao's words as he had introduced himself. It was clear Ye Xiao was taking advantage of the situation.

Initially uncertain whether to take Ye Xiao to dinner, given her knowledge of Mr. Zhao Pu's questionable character, she thought having someone to guard her might be beneficial.

Xia Mingyue immediately laughed and said, "Yes, he's my cousin."

Despite some doubt from Mr. Zhao Pu, once Xia Mingyue confirmed it, he didn't take it to heart but smiled and said, "Mr. Xia is still young and should focus on learning. However, since you're here, Mr. Zhao would certainly like to get acquainted."

Zhao Zhong then led Ye Xiao and Xia Mingyue upstairs.

Xia Mingyue glanced back at Ye Xiao, who just smiled gently and said, "Cousin, let's go."

Xia Mingyue heaved a sigh inwardly, hoping that Ye Xiao wouldn't ruin anything. However, having him by her side might at least ensure Mr. Zhao Pu wouldn't try anything inappropriate.

Soon, they arrived at the door of a luxurious private room. Zhao Zhong knocked, and a man's voice immediately came from inside.

"Come in!"

Zhao Zhong pushed the door open and said to the people inside, "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Xia has arrived."

"Oh? Please, come in!" Mr. Zhao Pu, who was quite handsome, had a flicker of unusual light in his eyes upon hearing of Xia Mingyue's arrival.

Yet, as Xia Mingyue entered, he saw the slim young man beside her, adding to his confusion.

"Hello, Mr. Zhao," Xia Mingyue greeted.

Upon seeing such an extraordinary beauty, Mr. Zhao Pu's eyes sparkled anew and he laughed heartily, "I've long heard of Mr. Xia's beauty and talent, seeing you today really is an eye-opener."

"You flatter me," Xia Mingyue responded.

As she walked into the room, Mr. Zhao Pu started to gesture for her to sit, but then he noticed the slim young man had followed her inside, which puzzled him further.

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