Chapter 232: Le Fangyun’s Arrogance

According to Ning Xi’s day’s worth of investigation, Le Fangyun was the head of sales at Yuanfang Group. This was why Ning Xi had specifically invited him to the banquet at Yuanfang Hotel. However, she didn’t expect that Lu Pengbo would also come along with Le Fangyun, which was entirely beyond her expectations.

She had aimed to poach Lu Pengbo’s sales channels by inviting Le Fangyun, but the unexpectedly close relationship between the two threw a wrench in her plans. Although she wanted to leave right then, the matter was crucial for Miss Wan’s bid for the successor position, so Ning Xi decided to stay and at least make a good impression for future dealings.

However, Le Fangyun kept pushing her to drink, and with the need to stay in his good graces, she couldn’t refuse and had to drink. It wasn’t until she started feeling dizzy that she realized the severity of the situation and quickly texted Lin Xiao for help.

What Ning Xi hadn’t anticipated was that Lin Xiao and Le Fangyun had a grudge against each other, which complicated things even more. This crucial bit of information had caught her completely off guard.

She was well aware that she needed Le Fangyun’s cooperation, which was crucial. Despite this, she didn’t blame Lin Xiao for possibly jeopardizing the cooperation. She had already sensed the difficulty of persuading Le Fangyun to switch sides when he showed up with Lu Pengbo. Staying there was her last-ditch effort to salvage something.

If she had to make things difficult for Lin Xiao to secure the sales channels, Ning Xi wouldn’t do it. She also believed that Wan Caixuan wouldn’t either.

Her main concern now was that Le Fangyun would use his grudge against Lin Xiao as an excuse to make trouble, especially with Lu Pengbo there.

Sure enough.

At this moment, Le Fangyun, reacting to Lu Pengbo’s words, asked, “He works for your company?”

Previously, although he knew Lin Xiao was a company bodyguard, he wasn’t sure which company he worked for.

Hearing now that Lin Xiao was with Brilliant Aya Chemicals, he felt a bit surprised but soon was filled with glee. He had been waiting for an opportunity to make Lin Xiao suffer, and now, the chance was right in front of him.

“Yes, Young Master Le, he’s a bodyguard at our company,” Lu Pengbo nodded.

“Good. Since he’s from your company and I don’t like him, fire him immediately,” Le Fangyun sneered, pointing at Lin Xiao.

“Yes, yes, Young Master Le. Don’t worry, I’ll handle it,” Lu Pengbo hurriedly responded.

Lu Pengbo nodded and bowed, then turned around, his expression turning stern as he addressed Lin Xiao, “Lin Xiao, right? From today on, you are no longer an employee of Brilliant Aya Limited. You’re fired!”

Lin Xiao’s expression didn’t change at all, but Ning Xi, standing beside him, got up and said, “Vice President Lu, Lin Xiao is the CEO’s personal bodyguard. You don’t have the authority to decide whether he stays or goes, do you?”

“No authority? Haha, he offended Young Master Le! Young Master Le is an important partner of our group. Even if Lin Xiao is the CEO’s bodyguard, for the sake of the company’s interests, I believe she would agree with my decision,” Lu Pengbo sneered, secretly delighted.

This was a perfect opportunity to undermine Wan Caixuan.

When he received the call from Le Fangyun earlier today, telling him about Ning Xi’s contact, he felt uneasy. Despite cooperating with Le Fangyun for so long and giving him many benefits, Lu Pengbo knew Le Fangyun was driven by greed. He feared Le Fangyun might use this opportunity to ask for more.

However, Lin Xiao’s situation presented a great opportunity.

As Wan Caixuan’s bodyguard, Lin Xiao had offended Le Fangyun. If Lin Xiao were fired, Wan Caixuan’s reputation in the company would plummet. Everyone knew Lin Xiao was Wan Caixuan’s man and a trusted confidant, otherwise, he wouldn’t be given the dual role of head of the logistics department.

Who would follow a leader who couldn’t even protect their own subordinates?

If Wan Caixuan insisted on keeping Lin Xiao, it would be even better. With Le Fangyun’s status, a board meeting could be convened, and everyone would see Wan Caixuan abusing her power.

Lu Pengbo looked at Lin Xiao with a newly found fondness. If not for Lin Xiao, he wouldn’t have this golden opportunity.

However, despite his gratitude, he showed no mercy in his words.

Lu Pengbo, with a righteous look, said to Ning Xi, “Assistant Ning, you wouldn’t let personal matters interfere with the company’s business, would you? If you disagree, I’m sure the board will make a fair decision.”

“You…”

Ning Xi naturally thought of what Lu Pengbo had in mind. This was what she had been most worried about.

She cast a worried glance at Lin Xiao, fearing he might misunderstand, and whispered in his ear, “Lin Xiao, don’t worry. Miss Wan and I won’t let anything happen to you.”

Lin Xiao nodded calmly.

By now, he was well aware that everything stemmed from Le Fangyun, who had considerable influence at Brilliant Aya Limited.

Although he didn’t care much about this job and had only stayed on due to professional ethics and his relationships with Wan Caixuan and Ning Xi after resolving the medical expenses for Auntie Yuan, he wasn’t going to let himself be pushed around.

Lin Xiao stared coldly at Le Fangyun. Previously, he had been too lazy to deal with him, but now, seeing Le Fangyun repeatedly causing trouble, his patience was wearing thin.

Le Fangyun noticed Lin Xiao’s icy gaze and recalled his formidable skills, taking a step back instinctively. But then he quickly remembered they were at the Distant Restaurant, his turf.

Furthermore, he was using legitimate means this time. If Lin Xiao dared to act out, he would call the police. Even if Lin Xiao had connections with Su Mengjia at the police station, it wouldn’t matter.

He wasn’t someone to be trifled with. The last time at the police station, the case fell apart due to obvious flaws and contradictions, preventing him from escalating the situation. But this time, if Lin Xiao made a move, he would make sure Lin Xiao was utterly ruined.

With this thought, Le Fangyun actually hoped Lin Xiao would lose control and strike.

“What are you staring at, you piece of trash! Last time, you got lucky, but this time, you won’t be so fortunate. I’m telling you, this is just the beginning. Offending me, Le Fangyun, means you won’t have a place in all of Jinghai City!”

Le Fangyun arrogantly pointed at Lin Xiao.

“Yes, yes, Young Master Le is right. This guy is just asking for it. Who does he think he is, daring to offend Young Master Le!” Lu Pengbo nodded and bowed in agreement.

His secretary Wang, standing beside him, also looked at Lin Xiao with satisfaction, thinking, ‘Serves you right for being so smug. Now you’re done for!’

“What’s going on here?”

At that moment, ten security guards from the restaurant arrived at the door, followed by a clear, crisp voice.

As the security guards made way, a stunningly beautiful and mature woman entered the room.