186: Chapter 186: Can’t Poop, Blame it on Earth’s Lack of Gravity?
186: Chapter 186: Can’t Poop, Blame it on Earth’s Lack of Gravity?
“This distinguished guest, it’s all a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding!”
Chen Chuan hurriedly piled on a full-faced smile, apologizing profusely.
“It’s all her fault!
It’s all because of this short-sighted woman.
If not for her, I wouldn’t have…”
“Slap!”
Before Chen Chuan could finish his sentence, Ning Fan turned and delivered a hard slap to his face.
The slap was so powerful it sent Chen Chuan’s chubby body staggering to one side, and two of his front teeth flying straight out of his mouth.
“Can’t shit and blame the Earth for not having gravity?
Blaming others for your own actions?”
Ning Fan scoffed and said with a smile, “This slap is to teach you how to behave.
Those who insult others will be insulted in turn!”
“You…”
Poor Chen Chuan wanted to fly into a rage, but he held back.
Joking aside, even if he was extremely upset, how could he dare to lose his temper in front of such a big shot?
“Slap!”
Ning Fan struck him with another slap, heavier than the last, causing Chen Chuan to stagger back several steps and almost fall to the ground butt-first.
“We are all born of our mothers and raised by our fathers.
You can look down on someone, but please don’t trample on their dignity!”
Ning Fan said each word with a pause, his voice clear and sonorous.
Even the passersby around them began clapping and cheering.
“Brother Ning, thank you!”
Zhu Xuetao silently thanked Ning Fan in his heart, his fists clenched tight.
Just as Ning Fan said, they all had parents who raised them.
Should one’s dignity be trampled on for the sake of a woman?
“Absolutely, absolutely, you’re right, sir.
I won’t dare to do it again, I’ll change, I will definitely change!”
President Chen continued nodding and bowing, his face full of sycophantic smiles, one side of his face swelling like a pig’s head.
“Enough.
Remember what I said.
Maybe one of the ordinary people you see in the crowd is a presence you shouldn’t provoke.”
With that, Ning Fan didn’t look back, taking the still-dazed Zhu Xuetao to the car.
Watching the limited edition Maybach disappearing into the distance, Wang Lulu felt utterly hopeless.
She cursed herself for not finding out sooner about Zhu Xuetao’s family’s wealth!
She also hated Chen Chuan, if not for his seduction and the recent stir-up, she was fully confident in winning back Zhu Xuetao.
But now, all that had become nothing but a pipe dream.
Her dreams of being a wealthy and influential lady had totally shattered.
“And there’s Chen Chuan, and President Chen.
As long as he’s here, I can still live the life I want.
Even though a BMW isn’t as good as a limited edition Maybach, it’s still much better than a bicycle, right?”
Wang Lulu comforted herself in her mind, forcibly suppressing the irritation and disappointment, and showed Chen Chuan a smiling face, softly saying, “President Chen, it’s getting late, let’s go back first.
The wind is strong outside, don’t catch a cold.”
“Fuck your grandpa!
Weren’t you calling Xuetao ‘brother’ rather affectionately just now?
Now that you know you can’t rely on him, you come looking for me; what the hell do you think I am?”
A glint of coldness flashed in Chen Chuan’s eyes, and he responded with a backhand slap that landed on Wang Lulu’s face.
That slap was a release of his frustration.
“Slap!”
With a crisp sound, Wang Lulu looked at Chen Chuan in disbelief, tears forming in the corners of her eyes as she said, “You once said you’d always be good to me, and now you’re hitting me!”
“So what if I hit you, you slut?
While with me, you’ve always been loose and indecent.
Who knows how many men you’ve served before.
I must’ve been blind to have slept with you.
Get out of my sight now, just one more look at you disgusts me!”
Chen Chuan said with a sneer, and he got into his BMW and sped away without looking back.
He had been humiliated enough for one day.
Staying with such trash would only make him a fool!
Wang Lulu chased after the car, shouting, “President Chen, I was wrong, give me another chance, I’ll treat you well…”
But the roar of the car engine completely drowned out her voice.
On the vast streets beneath the night sky filled with stars, the scene only highlighted Wang Lulu’s loneliness and regret all the more.
…
“Hiss!”
The sound of car tires rubbing against the ground rang out as Ning Fan deftly brought the Maybach to a stop, smiling at Zhu Xuetao in the passenger seat.
He patted his shoulder and said, “So, how about it?
Do you feel a lot better after a drive?”
Zhu Xuetao let out a choked “Hmm” and tears uncontrollably streamed down his face.
“Hey, what’s this all about?
A man sheds blood, not tears.
A man does not flick away his tears lightly.
If something’s bothering you, let’s talk about it.
Crying and fussing, what’s that going to solve?”
Zhu Xuetao wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes, his face full of gratitude, “Brother Ning, thank you.
If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know how much more those two bitches would have humiliated me.
It’s all my fault for being too naive and not seeing Lulu’s true colors soon enough!”
Ning Fan sighed and said, “In a lifetime, who can guarantee they’ll never be deceived?
What’s past is past, don’t dwell on it.
As the saying goes, ‘There is plenty of fish in the sea,’ why be sad over a woman not worth your sorrow?”
Zhu Xuetao nodded vigorously, but his heart was still burdened with sadness as he spoke softly, “Lulu wasn’t someone I met in Zhonghai City, we actually come from the same hometown.
She came to Zhonghai to seek refuge with me.
Back then, she was nothing like she is now,
not only hardworking but also sensible and frugal, sending money back home whenever she had some.”
As he spoke, Zhu Xuetao’s voice choked up again, “Later, she changed jobs and I started working as a security guard at Xu Corporation.
When I saw her again, she had changed into what she is now.
She must have been led astray by those rich people!”
“Alright, alright, stop it there.
She brought this upon herself; she doesn’t deserve you.
A tall and strong man like you need not worry about finding a wife.
Stop overthinking it, let’s go drink!”
Ning Fan floored the accelerator and went to a barbecue stand with Zhu Xuetao to drink.
He knew that in such a situation, Zhu Xuetao didn’t need so much comfort and sympathy as he needed a release!
And alcohol, obviously, was the best tool for that!
They drank until midnight, and by then, Zhu Xuetao was so drunk he could barely walk.
Yet, even in such a state, his brows were still deeply furrowed, as though he hadn’t yet walked out from that emotional wreckage.
It was understandable.
In his recounting, Ning Fan learned that the girl named Wang Lulu and Zhu Xuetao were fellow townspeople, having been classmates since childhood, practically a pair made for each other.
If things had gone as expected, the two would have smoothly entered the gates of matrimony and had children.
But reality dealt Zhu Xuetao a harsh blow, shattering his many years of dreams.
It would be difficult for anyone to feel good in his shoes.
…
The next day, Ning Fan got up bright and early to arrive at the company.
Today seemed to be his lucky day—Yaki Haruko apparently had not expected the chronically late Ning Fan to arrive at work so early, so she did not wait for him at the entrance of Xu Corporation.
To tell the truth, Ning Fan was a bit frightened of the thick-skulled, busty, and brainless female security captain by now.
He regretted making that joke off the cuff in the first place.
Ning Fan rubbed his chin, thinking to himself.
But instead of seeing Yaki Haruko, he saw another person who caused Ning Fan quite a headache.
Lulu, the one Zhu Xuetao talked about last night, had actually followed him to Xu Corporation!
As Ning Fan entered the company lobby, Wang Lulu was holding onto Zhu Xuetao’s hand, speaking softly to him.
On Zhu Xuetao’s face appeared a hesitant look, as if he was somewhat persuaded by her words.
Ning Fan frowned slightly, walked over, and chose a seat.
He sat down and listened carefully to their conversation.
“Xuetao brother, I was really confused last night.
Can you forgive me?”
Wang Lulu’s eyes were red, and she spoke in a sobbing tone, “I really know I was wrong.
After coming to Zhonghai City, I was led astray by bad people, doing lots of things that disappointed and hurt you.
Xuetao brother, can you forgive me?”
Zhu Xuetao’s face showed a struggle.
He had almost given up on her several times last night, having resolved never to deal with anything related to Wang Lulu again.
But, easier said than done, with the lady by his side speaking so softly and tenderly, even Zhu Xuetao, who had made up his mind, began to waver.
“Lulu, you really shouldn’t indulge in such glitzy and glamorous lifestyles.
It’s important to stay grounded.
Otherwise, your parents back in the countryside won’t be at ease.”
Wang Lulu nodded repeatedly, and said, “You’re right, Xuetao brother.
But I’m a little curious.
Could you satisfy my curiosity?”
“That luxury car of yours, and the senior…
what’s the situation there?”