“I feel like he’s looking at you in a strange way.”
“What’s strange about it?” Li Haii frowned and asked.
“Don’t you think his gaze is a bit too intense? I think it’s best if you keep your distance from him.”
Actually, Xu Xiuwen wasn’t entirely sure, just had a vague sense of unease.
He didn’t expect Li Haii to take his words too seriously, but her reaction surprised him.
She nodded and said, “Thank you for your concern. I understand, and I’ll keep my distance.”
Hearing her response, Xu Xiuwen felt both reassured and pleased.
Li Haii was the last to arrive at the dinner party that night.
Once she arrived, the dinner could finally begin.
The dishes had been ordered in advance, and the restaurant started serving them according to the schedule.
At the table, Li Haii naturally spoke so formal pleasantries.
Xu Xiuwen rested his chin on one hand, tilting his head as he watched her speak.
At the dinner party, Li Haii exuded a commanding presence, glowing with an aura that drew attention.
It was Xu Xiuwen’s first ti experiencing the commanding presence of General Manager Li.
He found it hard to reconcile this version of her with the Li Haii he had previously interacted with, as they seed so different.
Once the dinner began, guests took turns toasting.
Most of them ca over personally to offer their toasts.
This also gave Li Haii the opportunity to introduce each person’s identity to him.
Every middle-aged man at the table held a position of authority similar to Li Haii’s, though at different levels; the lowest among them was still a bureau chief.
Among them was even the Director of Su Province Television.
Li Haii not only introduced him to these high-ranking leaders but also introduced him to the leaders.
Each leader was courteous, promising to look after the younger generation in the future.
At this point, Xu Xiuwen understood the purpose of the dinner.
Li Haii was helping him expand his network.
Although so of these individuals might not imdiately benefit his future developnt, knowing more people and having more connections was always advantageous.
Hence, Xu Xiuwen felt very grateful to Li Haii.
After eting everyone, Xu Xiuwen also toasted each person at Li Haii’s gesture.
His performance impressed Li Haii.
He showed no sign of nervousness and handled himself with ease, speaking appropriately to each person.
After the toasts, each leader had a favorable impression of him.
Notably, the Director of the Provincial Television recognized him.
Xu Xiuwen initially thought it was because of the TV series, but during their conversation, the Director ntioned Cheng Lu and her father most often.
This made Xu Xiuwen curious about Cheng Lu’s father’s position, which seed to make such an impression on the television station’s Director.
They also discussed Xu Xiuwen’s company’s second drama.
The Director offered to premiere it on the provincial channel, but Xu Xiuwen politely declined, as he had other plans for the second drama.
Besides the Provincial Television Director, another person at the table recognized Xu Xiuwen.
That was Director Song from Education X.
At first, Director Song wasn’t sure, but after so discussion, he confird that Xu Xiuwen was the student involved in the Xi’an incident.
His attitude beca very warm and friendly.
They chatted extensively.
Director Song expressed high admiration for Xu Xiuwen’s brave actions back then.
Perhaps their enthusiastic conversation caught Li Haii’s attention.
Subsequently, Director Song inford Li Haii about the matter.
Li Haii, upon hearing this, raised her eyebrows in surprise.
Her gaze towards Xu Xiuwen beca more complex.
Having reincarnated, Xu Xiuwen’s tolerance for alcohol was better than in his past life, but after drinking several glasses, his head began to spin.
In the second half of the dinner, Xu Xiuwen found an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
He ended up running into a group of “acquaintances” at the bathroom door.
Du Hao was chatting with his underlings, engrossed in their conversation and not paying attention to the path.
Xu Xiuwen wasn’t paying attention either.
Thus, their shoulders accidentally bumped into each other.
Du Hao imdiately recognized Xu Xiuwen as the person who slapped him a few days ago at the school’s back alley.
He was montarily stunned, but then his eyes sparkled with surprise.
Normally, Du Hao would avoid provoking Xu Xiuwen, knowing that with fewer people, he might not be able to win.
But he noticed that Xu Xiuwen seed different from usual, and with the strong sll of alcohol, he realized Xu Xiuwen had drunk a lot and might even be drunk.
Du Hao saw this as a good opportunity for revenge.
Under Du Hao’s orders, a group of boys surrounded Xu Xiuwen.
Xu Xiuwen finally recognized Du Hao as “Brother Hao.”
“What do you want?” Xu Xiuwen asked warily.
Du Hao sneered, “We don’t want much. We just want to teach you a lesson.”
A waitress happened to see this scene.
The waitress, quick on her feet, imdiately ran back to the private room.
Su Luoyi was the first to get the news.
She whispered the situation into Li Haii’s ear.
Li Haii, who was drinking with her companions, furrowed her brow imdiately and stood up from her seat.
Li Haii, frowning, asked the waitress, “Where are they?!”
The cold and authoritative tone made the waitress shiver.
“They’re at the bathroom door.”
Upon hearing this, Li Haii quickly headed toward the bathroom.
As the main guest of the evening, all eyes were on Li Haii’s actions.
“Ms. Li, what’s happening?”
However, Li Haii ignored everyone.
Realizing sothing was wrong, the others hurried to follow her.
When Li Haii arrived, she imdiately saw the commotion.
If Xu Xiuwen had been sober, he wouldn’t have feared being surrounded by a few people.
However, his reflexes were slower due to the alcohol, so he was at a disadvantage.
He had been ambushed from behind and kicked.
The kick wasn’t very hard and didn’t cause significant trouble, but it left a clear footprint on his suit jacket.
When Li Haii arrived, she imdiately saw the footprint on Xu Xiuwen’s back.
Her face instantly turned cold.
“What are you doing? Stop it imdiately!”
Li Haii’s secretary, Su Luoyi, shouted.
The shout caused the fighting group to calm down.
Du Hao saw a group approaching, with two beautiful won at the front.
He rudely cursed, “Who the hell are you to interfere with my business!”
Li Haii gave Du Hao a cold glance without acknowledging him, and instead walked over to Xu Xiuwen and asked with concern, “Xu Xiuwen, are you alright? Did you get hurt?”
Xu Xiuwen felt Li Haii’s concern.
He smiled faintly, “How did you get here?”
“I’m asking you a question. Are you hurt?”
Although Li Haii’s tone was serious, her words carried an undeniable warmth and concern.
Xu Xiuwen smiled and said, “I’m not injured, don’t worry.”
Li Haii looked him up and down, not spotting any obvious injuries, and her anxiety eased slightly.
“What’s going on? Why were you fighting with them?”
Xu Xiuwen explained, “It’s not my fault. They started it.”
“Why did they want to fight you?”
Xu Xiuwen didn’t hide anything and briefly explained what happened a couple of days ago.
Upon hearing this, Li Haii’s face instantly darkened.
One of Du Hao’s underlings, noticing the tense atmosphere, quietly suggested, “Brother Hao, these people don’t seem ordinary. Maybe we should leave.”
However, Du Hao dismissed his underling’s advice.
He said, “My dad is Du Youwei. Who should I be afraid of? I have to teach this idiot a lesson today, or how will I ever be the boss?”
The underlings, recalling that Du Hao’s father was a powerful figure, felt a bit more confident.
However, Du Hao was unaware that Li Haii and Su Luoyi’s eyes had lit up when he ntioned Du Youwei.
Li Haii looked at Du Hao and calmly asked, “Your father is Du Youwei?”
Du Hao, having drunk quite a bit, responded, “Yes, what’s it to you? If you’re scared, have him kneel and apologize. If I’m in a good mood, maybe I’ll forgive him.”
Xu Xiuwen didn’t know Du Youwei and had no idea who he was.
But from Du Hao’s fearless attitude, he could guess that this person was probably not ordinary.
While most people might regret or fear, Xu Xiuwen found the situation more interesting.
Li Haii’s eyes flashed with anger, though she concealed it well.
At this mont, the rest of the guests arrived.
Li Haii turned to them and said, “I’m sorry, Xu Xiuwen isn’t feeling well. I’ll take him ho to rest. Let’s end the dinner here.”
Xu Xiuwen imdiately pretended to be unwell, leaning lightly on Li Haii.
The leaders, perceptive as they were, quickly understood the situation and began exchanging polite remarks.
Just then, Du Hao suddenly recognized a man behind Li Haii.
“Uncle Wang? You’re here too? What a coincidence.”
The man Du Hao referred to as Uncle Wang was Wang Jingye.
With Du Hao’s comnt, everyone’s attention turned to Wang Jingye.
Li Haii also glanced at Wang Jingye but said nothing, instead helping Xu Xiuwen towards the exit.
Seeing this, Du Hao shouted, “Don’t leave! You can’t just walk away!”
Wang Jingye, recognizing Du Hao, was montarily stunned.
He quickly reacted and scolded, “Xiao Hao, who taught you to speak to Ms. Li like that? Is this how your dad raised you?”
“It’s not—”
“Xiao Hao, be quiet!” Wang Jingye yelled.
Du Hao finally realized sothing was wrong.
Li Haii ignored Wang Jingye and Du Hao.
She helped Xu Xiuwen towards the door and happened to pass by Director Song.
Li Haii calmly said, “So students these days are just so thoughtless.”
Her words seed like a personal reflection but also felt directed at soone else.
Upon hearing this, Director Song’s expression turned extrely grim.
Li Haii and Xu Xiuwen then left together.
With Li Haii gone, the dinner ca to an abrupt end.
The leaders gradually departed as well.
Du Hao, after holding his frustration for a while, couldn’t resist asking Wang Jingye who the people earlier were.
Upon hearing Wang Jingye’s response, Du Hao’s face turned pale.
anwhile, Xu Xiuwen followed Li Haii out of the restaurant.
Once they were back in the car, Li Haii couldn’t help but exclaim, “To dare to gang up on soone in broad daylight, that’s simply outrageous!”
Her anger was barely concealed.
Su Luoyi was also a bit bewildered.
She had been with Li Haii for a long ti but had never seen her show her emotions so openly.
She couldn’t help but glance at Xu Xiuwen.
What exactly is Xu Xiuwen’s relationship with Ms. Li? Why would she be so angry on his behalf?
And what about tonight’s dinner?
Li Haii quickly composed herself.
She suddenly said to Su Luoyi, “Xiao Luo, go to the hospital.”
“Okay, Ms. Li. I’ll call Old Zheng—”
“There’s no need to go to the hospital,” Xu Xiuwen interrupted Su Luoyi.
“I really am fine. There’s no need for a hospital visit.”
“Are you sure?” Li Haii asked, sowhat skeptical.
“Yeah, would I lie to you?”
“Alright.” Li Haii sighed in relief.
“Don’t worry, this matter won’t end here. I’ll make sure you get an explanation.”
Li Haii, accustod to remaining composed even in the face of thunder, was visibly angry tonight and made such statents in front of her driver and secretary.
As Li Haii’s secretary, Su Luoyi was astonished.
She couldn’t figure out Xu Xiuwen’s relationship with Li Haii.
She had a bold guess: Could Xu Xiuwen actually be Li Haii’s son?
Su Luoyi knew her guess was quite audacious, but she thought it was the most plausible explanation.
Otherwise, why would Li Haii care so much about Xu Xiuwen? The closest relationships are either blood relations or marriage.
Xu Xiuwen and Li Haii were about the sa age, so they couldn’t be married.
That left only the possibility of a blood relationship.
Could Xu Xiuwen really be Li Haii’s illegitimate child?
Li Haii, unaware of Su Luoyi’s absurd guess, had already cald down.
“I’ll take you ho first. Xiao Luo, take him—”
“Wait a mont,” Xu Xiuwen interrupted Li Haii.
“What’s wrong?”
Xu Xiuwen looked at Li Haii’s face.
She had a cold expression, but as her na suggested, she was charming and beautiful, exceedingly alluring.
Xu Xiuwen swallowed and asked, “About the matter I asked you before dinner, what do you think?”
Li Haii was taken aback.
At first, she didn’t understand Xu Xiuwen’s aning, but she quickly realized.
Rembering the question Xu Xiuwen had asked her in the car earlier, Li Haii’s face flushed red.
She widened her eyes, staring at Xu Xiuwen, as if to say, “What are you thinking about at a ti like this?”
She shook her head slightly, intending to refuse him.
But Xu Xiuwen had already spoken to the driver, “Old Zheng, take Li Haii ho first. I also need to go to that side for sothing.”
The fact that Xu Xiuwen could call Li Haii by her na indicated their relationship was more than just ordinary.
Yet even so, Old Zheng wouldn’t dare drive based on his words alone.
He was still very clear about whom he should listen to.
Until Li Haii spoke, he wouldn’t start the car.
Seeing Old Zheng’s lack of reaction, the atmosphere in the car beca awkward.
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