Zhao Lihua pondered for a moment upstairs. She knew that her aunt definitely wanted to have some private words with Li Yang that were not suitable for her to hear, but she was also very worried that Li Yang would not handle it well, or that her aunt was too strict with him. She was also very curious about what her aunt wanted to say to Li Yang.
She bit her lip, tiptoed after them, pressed her fair ear against the door, and eavesdropped on the conversation inside.
Li Yang glanced around the luxurious and imposing office, feeling relatively calm. After all, he hadn't held Xue Tao in much respect, given their previous meetings, especially the first time when he had even handled Xue Tao's luxurious bathroom.
Thinking of this, his eyes subconsciously glanced down at Xue Tao's lower body. Xue Tao was dressed in a magnificent and noble outfit, exuding an imposing aura, probably to give Li Yang a feeling of being high and mighty.
The mysterious area below was not very obvious under his elaborate attire, but Li Yang's eyes were full of maturity and audacity.
Xue Tao frowned slightly. As a powerful businesswoman who had always been single, she had fought her way through the fiercely competitive and even brutal business world. The things she had seen and experienced could fill a book.
Therefore, she has experienced all kinds of men. Although Li Yang's gaze is unrestrained, compared to those billionaire bosses, his gaze is too reserved and shy.
It didn't cause Xue Tao the slightest sense of crisis or threat. However, as Zhao Lihua's boyfriend and Xue Tao's junior, his staring at Xue Tao's genitals with such eyes was extremely impolite and taboo.
"Smack!"
Sure enough, Xue Tao slammed his hand on the table with a frosty expression and said in a cold voice, "You better behave yourself! Don't think that just because we've met twice, I'll go easy on you, or that this is your excuse for being so unscrupulous and arrogant! Believe me, with one order, a dozen retired special forces soldiers will come and give you a good beating right away!"
"I'm so scared! Of course I believe you, you're so rich, you could easily assemble a special forces platoon! But this doesn't seem to concern me." Li Yang remained unmoved, still very relaxed and somewhat cynical as he spoke.
Trying to show off your power? You've got the wrong person!
"Stop with your smooth talk! Let me tell you, I completely disagree with you and your powerful connections!" Xue Tao was very dissatisfied with Li Yang's attitude, and in her anger, she brought up the matter between Li Yang and Zhao Lihua.
Zhao Lihua, who was standing at the door, was already shocked to hear that Li Yang and her aunt knew each other. When she heard her aunt say that she completely disapproved of the two of them, Zhao Lihua broke out in a cold sweat and wanted to rush in to beg her aunt to make an exception, but she stopped herself.
Because Li Yang spoke up again.
"What good is it if you disagree! Just wait to become my cheap aunt. Maybe one day I'll be in a good mood and make you fried rice again! Was the fried rice delicious that day?" Li Yang didn't care about her attitude and tone. Others treated her as a high and mighty female strongman, but now Li Yang had a condescending sense of superiority over everyone.
Her aura was completely useless against him! Especially after that incident with the natural gas fried rice, Li Yang had no respect for this strong woman whatsoever. It turned out she was just a little woman who couldn't take care of herself!
Mentioning the fried rice with egg, Xue Tao blushed, a rare occurrence for her. The usually aloof and powerful woman, admired by thousands, was now blushing and staring intently at Li Yang. She had to admit that the fried rice with egg was truly a delicacy at the time, the best meal she had ever eaten.
But she would never admit it. She curled her lip in disdain and said, "Stop bragging. Your cooking is awful! I didn't even try it and threw it straight into the trash!"
Li Yang laughed, "Really? How do you know it's awful if you haven't even tried it?"
"I can tell it tastes awful just by smelling it!" Xue Tao stubbornly insisted.
"Of course shit tastes awful! Even a fool knows that! But fried rice might not taste so bad!" Li Yang chuckled, teasing her.
"You're outrageous! Vulgar! Shameless! Tell me, you'll only leave Lihua if you burn money! Isn't it just because you're after her status and her money? You must have done thorough research beforehand, right? Those heroic rescues were really successful. Look, Lihua is completely devoted to you now!"
However, she's still young, and it's understandable and forgivable that you deceived her. But your behavior is shameless and despicable! She's young and was kept in the dark; as her aunt, I have a responsibility to her and absolutely cannot let your evil intentions succeed!
Even if she can't understand my good intentions now, she'll be grateful to me once she sees through your true nature!
Xue Tao picked up the checkbook and pen that she had prepared beforehand on her desk, and quietly looked at Li Yang. Obviously, she had made this preparation long ago, and she dismissed Li Yang like a beggar with money.
Zhao Lihua, standing at the door, was also taken aback when she heard her aunt's words. Coming from an official family and having a powerful businesswoman aunt, she had a more thorough understanding of the wickedness and cunning of people than most people, and was not an ignorant and naive girl.
Hearing her aunt's words, she hesitated. Was Li Yang the kind of person her aunt described? She would see what he did next. If he really accepted her aunt's money, then such a person was not worth her love at all.
Even if it's painful, it's better to break up as soon as possible.
So she held her breath and continued eavesdropping.
Li Yang's face was gloomy as he looked at Xue Tao with a mocking and cold gaze, saying, "What do you think I should do? Accept your check, or not?"
Xue Tao frowned, sat down, and quietly looked at Li Yang, saying, "You are more cunning and clever than I imagined! It seems that no matter how much money I offer, it won't satisfy your appetite. I have no children, and Lihua is an only child. Her father is a high-ranking official, and I am a wealthy businessman!"
Lihua possesses so many enviable qualities; whoever marries her will never have to worry about food or drink for the rest of their life. They could skip at least thirty years of hard work! And Lihua's father and I will certainly do our utmost to cultivate this son-in-law.
This is the perfect match for any ambitious man! And you are clearly an ambitious man, with a deep mind and great ambition.
Someone like you definitely won't be satisfied with just a check; you'll definitely play the long game! Reject me, and wholeheartedly pursue Lihua! Am I right or not?
Li Yang shrugged and said, "I don't know what you're talking about. But your analysis is quite correct. According to the views of you worldly people, you're not wrong at all!"
Chapter 146: The Cliff
However, you've got the wrong person. Let me tell you, I have absolutely no interest in your official positions or wealth. And let me tell you another fact: I have the power to make Zhao Yunlong lose his position overnight, and I can bankrupt you just as quickly!
Don't doubt what I say! Tell me, if I had this ability, do you think I would still care about your things? How laughable! The world laughs at my madness, but I laugh at the world's blindness!
Mr. Xue! May you live a long and prosperous life! May your wealth increase dramatically! Goodbye!
Li Yang got up and walked out, but his expression turned cold as soon as he turned around.
Xue Tao's face was extremely pale. This was the first time she had ever felt so powerless. Even when facing those ruthless old foxes in the business world, she had never felt so powerless.
It was actually when I was talking to a high school student that I had this feeling. Was what he said true, or was it just youthful arrogance and bragging?
"Smack."
The study door suddenly opened, and Zhao Lihua stood in the doorway, tears streaming down her face, looking at Li Yang and Xue Tao with hurt in her eyes. Xue Tao immediately seemed flustered and hurriedly explained, "Lihua, what, what did you hear? I'm only doing this for your own good. Your aunt is testing him for you."
Li Yang gently wiped away the glistening tears and said softly, "Life is meant to be lived, not to be calculated. Relationships are meant to be nurtured, not tested. Don't be sad, don't be upset. Goodbye."
After Li Yang finished speaking, he walked downstairs without looking back.
“Li Yang…”
Zhao Lihua threw herself against the railing, sobbing uncontrollably, but Li Yang simply waved his hand dismissively and strode away without looking back.
Zhao Lihua's body went limp, as if all her strength and vitality had been drained away. Her eyes were empty and lifeless, and her face was as pale as paper, like a person who was about to die.