501: Please believe me

“It is indeed true that it's hard for a poor family to produce a noble son; those rich second-generation heirs with lots of money but no brains are just typical examples.

Zong Guangwen really opened my eyes to a new perspective.”

“I imagine his trouble with me today was probably also because of you, wasn't it?”

But no sooner had Xu Lian finished speaking than Dou Shan's body trembled violently, her eyes filled with urgency and unease.

At that moment, Dou Shan felt deeply for the first time how sad one's heart becomes when they are afraid of losing someone else.

“No, it's not entirely your fault, he is…” Dou Shan spoke incoherently, unable to form a complete sentence.

Seeing this, Xu Lian immediately realized she might have misunderstood something and quickly clarified:

“Don't panic, I'm not blaming anyone.

Although this matter started because of you, the fault lies entirely with that fat man.

Just take it as me stating objective facts; there's no need to be so nervous.”

After some comforting, Dou Shan's complexion finally improved a little, but she still felt a hint of apprehension inside.

She was very aware of Xu Lian's background, an existence far beyond what ordinary people could compare to.

As the CEO of Aoyou Tianxia, he took on the growth of the entire studio at a young age, and now he is the highest-ranking executive of the ninth-largest enterprise globally.

He could be considered one of the true magnates in the online world.

If a momentary misunderstanding caused him displeasure, she had no idea how long her Qingyun Group, which was already in turmoil, could last.

“Alright, relax.

Didn't I say it already? I just expressed my willingness to cooperate with you; you should believe in your own charm!”

Hearing this, Dou Shan's face involuntarily flushed slightly again.

How long had it been since a man genuinely praised her, making her feel overjoyed?

One must know that her current status and position were vastly different from before, and those coveting her interests were not few.

Men who genuinely wished to pursue her without ulterior motives were becoming increasingly rare.

Therefore, Xu Lian at this moment, in every aspect, moved her deeply.

“Zong Guangwen usually showed inappropriate intentions towards me, but I never accepted them.

I don't know what happened, but this time he suddenly lost control and came to cause trouble.

Mr. Xu, please believe me, I truly do not want such things to disturb your life or affect your mood.”

Xu Lian smiled and waved his hand gently in response: “Understood, I've already said it's fine.

This situation was beyond your control anyway, and I won't blame you.”

“I'm just a little curious; it seems someone leaked my true identity in advance, otherwise, why would trouble suddenly appear out of nowhere?”

“Ah? Are you saying someone discovered your identity and wants to harm you?” Dou Shan gasped, covering her mouth, her face full of worry.

“That's generally the situation, and I think Zong Guangwen might just be a minor character, a warm-up act, being used as a pawn.

I expect there's more excitement to come.”

Although Xu Lian usually let his intelligent assistant Bo Bo handle most things, his mind was not dull.

Despite being a reclusive tech fanatic in the past with little social experience, he could still figure out the hidden agendas of others.

“Excuse me, sir, today is the opening ceremony of the China Internet Summit, and as a rule, private security is not allowed on the premises.

Not only did you bring bodyguards, but you also caused such a major incident, and to prevent further disturbances that could affect the smooth running of the conference,”

“Therefore, our organizing committee has decided to ask you to rest outside for a while and invite you back when the summit officially begins. Please bear with us, alright?”

Sure enough, trouble came knocking just a few minutes after the two of them had settled down.

The person's tone sounded polite, but in reality, his voice was very firm, with no goodwill whatsoever.

Most ironically, while the other party spoke politely, they clearly had no intention of talking nicely; as soon as his voice fell, six bodyguards, who clearly weren't to be trifled with, immediately stepped out from behind the leader and strode towards Xu Lian, seemingly intending to forcibly 'escort' him out.

“Sir, I apologize, your actions have violated the regulations, and it is our duty to ask for your cooperation.” The person continued to speak in an official tone.

“Haha, how interesting.

Just now, when that fat jerk and I were both here, why didn't I see you all so enthusiastically upholding these ridiculous rules? Now that he's gone, you come to bother me? Are you trying to make me laugh?”

“We apologize again for the delay in our work.

However, Mr. Zong Guangwen has already left the venue, and we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.”

“Cooperate my foot, who do you think you are? Don't think I won't hit you just because you're smiling.”

“If you know what's good for you, scram, or I'll beat you until you're picking up your teeth from the floor. What can you do to me? Believe it or not.”

Seeing that Xu Lian would not be persuaded, the leader could only grit his teeth: “It seems the gentleman is unwilling to cooperate. The subsequent actions are up to you all.”

This person had always had a smooth sailing since joining the summit's security team, was adept at judging people and acting accordingly, and had made a name for himself in the circle, but he had never encountered someone as unyielding as Xu Lian.

He kept muttering to himself: “As expected of someone from Aoyou Tianxia, just like their boss.”

He thought to himself that this guy probably didn't realize where he was and dared to act wild here; even his company's CEO couldn't save him.

After all, he was in the wrong first, so when he ordered people to forcibly take Xu Lian, he felt quite at ease.

But what happened the next second completely stunned this staff member!

A burly, tall man suddenly rushed in front of Xu Lian, blocking the person who was about to act, grabbed that person with one hand, and then swung him like a wooden club, forcefully smashing him into the two bodyguards behind him! In the instant before anyone could react, the two people who were hit were directly sent flying, collapsing motionless.

The scene immediately fell into a state of unbelievable stupor, and the leader shouted: “What are you all still standing around for? Go, take down this strong man next to him first.”

Except for the unlucky fellow who was just thrown out, whose injuries were too severe to get up, the other five bodyguards quickly surrounded Junior Wa.

“Brother Xu, should we tell your bodyguard to stop first? These guys all look tough; can your bodyguard handle them alone?” Dou Shan's face turned pale as she looked worriedly at the standoff in the arena.

“Don't worry, Junior Wa is one of my most prized and fierce generals.

These people's half-baked skills, even their moves are just for show; even a few hundred of them wouldn't be a problem.”

“Prized creation?” Shan Shan heard another meaning in that sentence.

Before she could ask for an explanation, a new round of conflict erupted in the arena.