Chapter 6748
Don't Think You're So Great
"Xiao Chen, didn't you hear me calling you?" Zhou Keying's voice pulled Xiao Chen back from his thoughts.
She walked a few steps closer with elegant steps, and the faint scent of rose perfume wafted over, lingering in Xiao Chen's nostrils.
The fragrance was rich and alluring, just like her—seductive.
She walked closer, stepping through puddles, her high heels clicking crisply on the cobblestones. The "tap-tap-tap" sound was like her rapid heartbeat, revealing her anger and urgency.
"You turned on your hazard lights three times just now, did you think they were neon lights?" She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, carrying the unique pressure of a superior, her eyes revealing an undeniable determination, trying to gain the upper hand in this confrontation.
Xiao Chen withdrew his scrutinizing gaze, his eyes returning to a calm and indifferent expression.
He looked directly into Zhou Keying's eyes and said coldly, "Who are you? Why should I listen to you?"
His voice was calm and detached, as if he were wrapped in a thick shell, making it impossible for anyone to see into his heart.
There was no fear or hesitation in his eyes, like an iceberg, cold and resolute.
Zhou Keying was angered by his attitude; her chest heaved slightly, and a flash of anger crossed her eyes.
She had thought that Xiao Chen would treat her with utmost respect since she had personally intervened, but she was unexpectedly met with such a cold reception.
"I heard you waited for me downstairs at the Zhou Group building for a whole day just to see me, and now that I'm standing right in front of you, this is your attitude?"
She suddenly moved closer to Xiao Chen, her rose perfume mixed with her warm breath wafting over him, allowing Xiao Chen to clearly feel her presence.
"Mr. Xiao, are you really not planning to cooperate with me on that prescription?"
Her eyes were filled with provocation and probing as she stared intently into Xiao Chen's eyes, trying to find a breakthrough from his reaction and see what he was up to.
Xiao Chen then realized as if waking from a dream that the woman in front of him, with her exquisite makeup and powerful aura, was none other than Zhou Keying, the renowned heiress of the Zhou Group.
According to rumors, she was ruthless and decisive, navigating the cutthroat world of business with ease, striking fear into the hearts of countless competitors.
Xiao Chen unconsciously glanced at her face again. She had eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like stars, a high nose bridge, and red lips. Her overall appearance was dignified and elegant, without any obvious signs of disaster. On the contrary, she exuded an aura of great wealth and nobility. It seemed that the rumors about her smooth career were not unfounded.
Seeing that Xiao Chen remained silent and even shook his head slightly, Zhou Keying was instantly filled with anger, her anger rising like a volcano about to erupt.
Her eyebrows furrowed, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she raised her voice, saying, "What do you mean by shaking your head? Are you disappointed to see me?"
As the eldest daughter of the Zhou family and the heir to the Zhou Group, she had been pampered since childhood. Everyone around her flattered and treated her with utmost respect, and no one had ever dared to look down on her like this.
Xiao Chen's indifferent yet slightly disdainful attitude was like a thorn piercing her heart, making her both angry and resentful.
"It's nothing. If there's nothing else, I'm going back now."
Xiao Chen spoke calmly and coldly, then turned to leave.
At this moment, his heart was filled with worry, concerned about the whereabouts of Yun Yuyan, who was nowhere to be found. He really did not want to continue to be entangled with this mysterious and unpredictable woman who exuded a strong aura.
Seeing this, Zhou Keying quickly stepped forward and stretched out her arm to block his way.
A hint of nervousness flickered in her eyes, and her voice trembled slightly as she asked, "Wait, you live with Yun Yuyan?"
This question seemed to have exhausted all her strength. She stared intently at Xiao Chen, as if she would miss any subtle expression on his face if she blinked even once.
"Yes." Xiao Chen replied briefly, his tone devoid of any extra emotion, like a calm lake, undisturbed.
For some reason, upon hearing this answer, Zhou Keying felt a mix of emotions, a mixture of jealousy, disappointment, and a vague sense of unease.
She composed herself, trying to remain calm, and continued to press, "There's an important meeting at the company today. Yun Yuyan is an important partner of our company, but she didn't come. Do you know where she went?"
Her eyes were like two sharp swords, fixed on Xiao Chen, not missing any subtle change in his face, trying to find a clue about Yun Yuyan's whereabouts from his expression.
"do not know."
Xiao Chen didn't even frown, uttered those three words crisply, and then left again.
His steps were firm and rapid, each step like a heavy stomp on the ground, as if he wanted to escape the scene that made him feel uneasy and uncomfortable through these powerful strides.
His eyes showed a hint of annoyance; he just wanted to get rid of this aggressive woman as soon as possible.
Watching his back as he left without looking back, Zhou Keying felt both anxious and angry, and a surge of anger welled up inside her.
She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, but she felt no pain at all.
"Xiao Chen! You stop right there!"
She screamed at the top of her lungs, her voice sharp and piercing, echoing in the silent night sky as if trying to break free from the shackles of darkness.
"You're a grown man living with Yun Yuyan, didn't you ever think about how this would affect her reputation?"
Zhou Keying's face turned red with anger, and she continued to accuse, "Don't think that having that prescription means you can rest easy. If you just sit around and do nothing, you'll end up with nothing sooner or later!"
There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world, and you won't be smug for long!
Her eyes were filled with anger and resentment, as if Xiao Chen had committed some heinous crime.
Xiao Chen suddenly stopped in his tracks, his previously hurried steps coming to an abrupt halt, as if time itself had frozen at that moment.
He slowly turned around, his eyes as cold as ice, like two sharp daggers, as if they could freeze the surrounding air.
His eyes were filled with endless coldness and anger, which made Zhou Keying shiver.
"Zhou Keying, do you know me very well?"
His voice was deep and powerful, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a long-suppressed anger: "Just because you're the heiress of the Zhou Group, does that give you the right to arbitrarily criticize others?"
"Does that give them the right to interfere in other people's lives just because of their status and position?"
Zhou Keying was stunned by his sudden burst of powerful aura. Her body involuntarily took a step back, and a trace of fear flashed in her eyes.
She originally thought her authority would intimidate Xiao Chen, but she didn't expect him to be so tough.
"I...I'm just concerned about my subordinates."
Her voice trembled slightly, her confidence clearly lacking, a stark contrast to her previous assertive and domineering self. (End of Chapter)