How Great CEO Lu Was

Zhao Gang and Long Aotian both looked toward Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen hurried over, and when he saw Long Aotian's outfit, he gave him a thumbs-up inwardly, clicking his tongue in admiration.

Professional! Fucking professional!

Look at him—dressed head to toe in cheap street-stall clothes, driving a busted tractor, even his toes were sticking out of his shoes. Now that was the bearing and aura of a true Male Protagonist!

This was how it had to be in the early stages. The more inconspicuous, the better. He had to make every snob and normal person in society pinch their noses at the sight of him and use every nasty word they could think of to provoke him!

Then, at the most critical moment, he would show off a little, stun everyone present, and leave behind a long-winded, rambling, impassioned speech so stirring it made people want to piss themselves.

Then wealthy clans and noble families would see him in a new light, while beauties and confidantes would secretly fall for him.

The world would slowly begin revolving around him alone...

Ah, so envious.

Comparing people really could drive someone to death.

Then he looked at himself. He was practically unbearable to look at.

He wore an expensive suit tailored by a professional designer; high-end handmade leather shoes; a collector's wristwatch worth over four million... Dressed like a proper gentleman, sitting in a business car worth over two million, with a fiercely loyal lackey and a sexy, alluring female secretary beside him...

Compared to him, what was I?

Other than all this!

What else did I have?!

What! The! Hell! Was! I!?

Zhao Gang said, "Don't worry, CEO Lu. I'll deal with him right away..."

"Get lost!"

Lu Chengwen glared at him. "Apologize to Brother Aotian!"

"Huh? CEO Lu, I... I have to apologize to this dog..."

"Shut up!"

Lu Chengwen kicked him in the ass, then grabbed Zhao Gang. "Apologize!"

Zhao Gang looked aggrieved beyond words. "Sorry."

Lu Chengwen quickly smiled. "Brother Aotian, what a coincidence. We were in the wrong just now. Please go ahead, go ahead..."

As Lu Chengwen spoke, though, he started to feel that something was off.

He sniffed, then took a deep breath straight into his brain... Whoa!

Lu Chengwen inhaled too hard and nearly choked on it.

A wave of dizziness hit him. He covered his forehead and staggered back a step, while Zhao Gang hurriedly supported him.

"CEO Lu, are you all right? I suspected this guy fell into a dung pit..."

"Get lost! This is... perfume."

"Huh? Per... perfume?"

Lu Chengwen regained a bit of his senses and looked at Long Aotian. "Brother Aotian, take a word of advice from me. Change perfume brands. This smell is way too strong."

Long Aotian pondered inwardly: I got rinsed by that rain for so long, and there's still a smell? Did I get used to it and stop noticing? No, I can't face girls like this. I need to clean myself up.

That damn rain made this young master look so miserable!

Speaking of which, why wasn't it raining in the city?

At that moment, Jiang Shihan accidentally pressed a multimedia button in the back seat, and a broadcast came on:

"Today, a strange weather phenomenon occurred in our city. Every district was clear and sunny, except for a single dark cloud that continued pouring down heavy rain. Even more interestingly, the cloud traveled from the outskirts along the highway all the way into the city before finally dispersing. It moved at about the speed of a tractor, only pausing briefly when it passed a certain septic tank... Many citizens took photos and videos to document this unusual sight..."

Everyone looked at Long Aotian.

Long Aotian's lips twitched. "That really is... interesting. Haha, a cloud like that actually exists. Don't you think it's strange?"

Lu Chengwen saw that he was soaked from head to toe, but did not dare expose him. "Oh, strange... Exactly. What kind of cloud does that? So strange."

Jiang Shihan turned off the radio and got out of the car. When she saw Long Aotian, she was extremely surprised. "Brother Aotian?"

"Shihan." The instant Long Aotian saw Jiang Shihan, a smile appeared on his face.

She was really beautiful.

My little sister Shihan truly is devastatingly beautiful. More importantly, her temperament is truly one in a million. Just looking at her makes people want to... hehehe.

Long Aotian said, "Yesterday... the day before yesterday, I went back and looked through some ancient texts. I've gained some understanding of your mother's illness. I came specifically today to find you and treat her."

Jiang Shihan's heart warmed.

A few days ago, because she had been in a hurry, she squeezed onto the subway and encountered a pervert. Fortunately, he had stepped in to help her.

He was the first man in the world willing to stand up for her.

Though his appearance was ordinary and his clothes were plain.

But wasn't she herself just a nobody too? A minor character following CEO Lu, relying on walking the line to earn a high salary and keep her mother alive?

Brother Aotian was brave, intelligent, wise, decisive, and highly skilled in martial arts.

Being able to become his good friend truly made her feel a long-lost warmth—the care and protection she had never experienced before, the happiness of having an older brother to support her.

Lu Chengwen took one look.

Good! This was fine, totally fine! There was no problem with the plot going this way. No problem on my end!

Next, Long Aotian would take Jiang Shihan away to treat her mother. Then Jiang Shihan could follow him from now on, and he could complete the handover.

Whew! It had been three days, and there was finally some progress. Don't rush, stay steady, control the pace, and naturally, logically... pair these two up.

Jiang Shihan froze.

What is CEO Lu thinking?

Why does he keep wanting Brother Aotian to treat my mother? Why does he know Brother Aotian has medical skills?

Why does he know so many things? So many things I don't even know, yet he knows them all?

No!

The person who truly started taking care of me first, protected me first, and cared about me first was actually my boss—CEO Lu!

He was the one who hired me despite my lack of impressive qualifications.

He said it was because I was pretty, sexy, and had long legs that he hired me.

But thinking about it now, did he lack pretty, sexy girls with long legs around him? He was clearly giving me an opportunity on purpose, letting me earn a generous salary to support my mother!

He required me to wear stockings and short skirts every day, saying it was pleasing to the eye.

But thinking about it now, he was actually encouraging me in secret! He knew I was insecure, so he wanted me to show off my figure and charm freely. He wanted me to believe in myself, appreciate myself, and develop my natural advantages!

He said I had a servile nature, so he always bullied me.

But thinking about it now, he was clearly training me, tempering my resilient, strong, independent, and self-reliant character! He wanted me to withstand workplace pressure and my boss's harassment, to live as myself and live freely!

He knew from the very beginning that I had deliberately endured all this for my mother!

He did not expose me. He did not condescendingly give me charity as someone stronger and higher above me. Instead, he deliberately bullied and harassed me, even nearly making me break down.

He just wanted me to feel that everything I had gained was earned through my own efforts, not bestowed upon me by him!

He wanted me to think he was a bad person, so that one day, when I had another choice, I could leave him without guilt and pursue my own future.

What a great character, CEO Lu!

What a noble soul, CEO Lu!

What a man worthy of love and admiration, my CEO Lu!

Lu Chengwen watched Jiang Shihan grow emotional, tears already glimmering in her eyes, and nodded in satisfaction.

That was enough. The moment was right.

Lu Chengwen said, "Since that's the case, Shihan, go back with Brother Aotian. I hope your mother recovers soon. Oh, and I can see that Brother Aotian is extraordinarily talented. He is destined to become a great man. You might as well quit your job and travel the world with him. Once your mother is cured, your financial pressure won't be so great anymore. I'll have Finance pay you two years' salary. That should be enough for you."

Long Aotian scratched his head. Fuck! This guy was this easy to talk to?

I... I was holding myself back, ready to beat the crap out of you if you caused trouble. This is just too... reasonable, isn't it?

That's nothing like the rumors outside!

Long Aotian smiled. "Young Master Lu is rather righteous today."

"Yes, yes. I should learn from Brother Long."

Long Aotian looked at Jiang Shihan. "Shihan, since that's the case, let's hurry back and treat your mother."

Jiang Shihan smiled faintly. "Brother Aotian, thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it. President Xu has already agreed to treat my mother, and she'll have surgery next week. As for my job..."

Jiang Shihan looked at Lu Chengwen gratefully. "I have received great kindness from CEO Lu and have no way to repay it. I will not leave CEO Lu or Great Sage Group. I will follow CEO Lu loyally, through fire and water without hesitation!"

Lu Chengwen could only think... Did you guys fucking discuss this beforehand and decide to gang up on me?

Is there something wrong with how I pushed this plot forward? Is there a problem?

Follow the damn plot!

I humbled myself and risked getting slapped to death on a whim by the Male Protagonist just to make my position clear and pave the way for your sweet future together. Why aren't you taking the path I laid out for you?

What the hell is this "through fire and water"? Showing off, are you?

Long Aotian was clearly surprised as well.

"Little Sister Shihan, do you not trust my medical skills enough? To be frank, in all of Snow Country, aside from me, no one can cure your mother's illness."

Jiang Shihan smiled and shook her head. "President Xu is a renowned medical expert, and her family has abundant medical resources. Since she has promised to perform surgery on my mother, there should be no problem. Thank you for your concern, Brother Aotian."

Lu Chengwen painfully rubbed the point between his brows, then looked up. "How about this? We can try it first. Go back with Brother Aotian, and if he can cure Auntie's illness in no time, there'll be no need for Xu Xuejiao. All right?"

"I'd rather wait until next week. I've already discussed it with my mother. If President Xu's side cannot manage it, then I'll trouble Brother Aotian."

Lu Chengwen immediately flew into a rage. "If I tell you to go, then go! Why are you talking so much? What a perfect opportunity! He's already here, I've agreed, and I'm even giving you money! He can definitely cure your mother, and he'll definitely treat you well in the future. Your status in his harem won't even be low! What more do you want?!"

"Ha... harem?"

Lu Chengwen clenched his fist in front of his mouth.

He got worked up.

He had said something he should not have said.

Long Aotian said, "Young Master Lu, you may eat whatever you like, but don't speak carelessly. Shihan and I are only friends. I only see her as my little sister."

"I know, I know. I... I got worked up. Sorry."

Jiang Shihan was impossible to persuade!

Lu Chengwen gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

"Jiang Shihan, you're fired."

Jiang Shihan had not expected this.

"Why?"

Lu Chengwen smiled. "No reason. Leave with Brother Aotian."

Jiang Shihan grabbed Lu Chengwen's hand. "CEO Lu, please, don't fire me. My mother's surgery needs money, and her medicine needs money. I can't be without a job..."

"I'll pay for your mother's surgery. I'll pay for her medicine too, as long as you resign."

At that moment, a clear voice said, "She doesn't need to resign."

Lu Chengwen turned his head angrily. "Who's butting in from the side? If you've got the guts, get over here!"

But when he saw who had arrived, Lu Chengwen instantly lost his nerve.