Chapter 24 Self-Defense?

“You…” You Jingxuan clutched the painful spot, barely managing to regain a sliver of clarity.

Ling Wei decisively opened the fire hydrant on the parking lot wall.

When Secretary Wang rushed to the parking lot, the scene that greeted him made him let out the sharpest explosion of his life.

"President You—!!!!"

His usually elegant and dignified CEO was now sitting disheveled by the car, soaking wet in a puddle.

Her carefully styled hair was completely ruined by the water, and what was even more shocking was—

On his handsome face was a clear, burning handprint.

Meanwhile, Ling Wei, who was gripping the fire hose tightly with both hands, also had her hair disheveled, and her carefully applied lipstick had already smudged.

Her eyes were wary, like a small animal with its fur standing on end, staring intently at the person on the ground. The nozzle of the water gun was pointed diagonally upwards, determined by gravity to ensure that sweet rain would fall from the sky.

It was as if if the other party dared to make a move, the next wave of "baptism" would be immediately delivered.

Secretary Wang felt a sudden darkness engulf him, as if his career and worldview had been simultaneously struck by a nuclear bomb!

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Wang Rui, the chief secretary of Huayou Group, has been very troubled lately.

The root of the problem lies with his boss. As the boss's most capable lieutenant, he can usually understand the meaning behind a single glance.

But recently, this ability he was so proud of has stopped working because he can no longer understand his boss's behavior.

President You is very busy; he is the person in charge of coordinating all aspects of China Tourism.

Why would someone personally attend to and intervene in a major breeding project that involves state support?

Yes, that makes sense! It reflects the importance attached to core strategic projects!

Who is in charge of the investigation project?

Although the other party is my younger brother's ex-girlfriend... given the rigorous and responsible attitude, thoroughly understanding the background of key personnel... well, it's barely reasonable!

After all, even a CEO is human; what's wrong with being a little gossipy?

Showing a strong interest in non-specialized fields and personally attending tedious professional conferences?

That makes sense! Their CEO is so knowledgeable and eager to learn; what an admirable learning spirit!

Why would someone carry a key project leader who fainted due to low blood sugar into their private lounge and mobilize their family's top medical team?

Secretary Wang gritted her teeth and thought, "That's... reasonable!"

Talent is Huayou's most valuable asset! President You is truly appreciating and cherishing talent!

And then... that damn wardrobe!

Will Mr. You need to see a urologist because of this?

Secretary Wang clutched her already thinning hair in anguish—how could this TD (Taiwan independence) policy be justified?! How could this possibly be reasonable?!

Mr. You! I really can't keep this up anymore! This just doesn't look innocent at all!!!

Including this scene in the parking lot, Secretary Wang looked at her boss, whose face was ashen, on the hospital bed and cried out in her heart: There's no way to be pure now!

You Jingxuan lay on the bed in the VIP ward, his face even paler than the sheets.

Secretary Wang stood to the side with a blank, lifeless face, silently playing the parking lot surveillance video for him on her tablet.

In the video, the usually aloof and dignified CEO You, who keeps his distance from women, is pouncing on Miss Ling like a hungry tiger, with an intensity that could warrant the intervention of the cyber police.

“President You,” Secretary Wang’s voice was flat and professional, but his heart was numb.

"All copies of the relevant surveillance videos have been completely deleted. The hotel management has also issued the highest level of warning and imposed a gag order."

Although the president's image was shattered into a QR code, Secretary Wang's cleanup work deserves full marks.

He added seriously, "The person behind this wasn't very thorough; they left quite a few traces. Our people have already followed the clues and made some progress."

"It's Miss Xu."

Upon hearing this name, You Jingxuan's eyebrows didn't even twitch, his face remaining as calm and icy as a still pool.

His gaze never left the tablet, as if he had only heard news from some insignificant passerby.

He merely raised his chin slightly, signaling Secretary Wang to continue.

Secretary Wang understood immediately and then reported, "As for Miss Ling..."

The large hand resting on the hospital bed quilt tightened for a moment.

The force was fleeting, and the relaxed state returned.

"...She said she understood it was an accident and wouldn't call the police. I tried to discuss compensation further, but I found...she had blocked all my contact methods," Secretary Wang stated flatly.

You Jingxuan: "..."

He felt his temples throbbing as if they were about to explode: "Since the surveillance footage has been deleted... then what about this video?"

He pointed at the tablet, his voice forced out through clenched teeth.

“Ahem,” Secretary Wang coughed tactically, his eyes darting around, “This is the last original backup. I will destroy it immediately after you have reviewed it.”

"Mainly... I'm afraid that when you wake up, you won't remember exactly... uh... what you did, and in case you want to pursue Ms. Ling's legitimate self-defense..."

Um? ? ?

You Jingxuan turned his head sharply, his piercing gaze shooting at Secretary Wang like a knife.

Secretary Wang awkwardly turned her face away, pretending to study the patterns on the ceiling.

After all... President You has been to the urology clinic twice, and I'm really afraid that if he suffers some kind of functional impairment, he might take his anger out on Miss Ling, who was acting in self-defense.

You Jingxuan was so angry he almost laughed.

Great! Excellent, Wang Rui!

Self-defense?

So, in the eyes of his confidants, You Jingxuan needs to be labeled a beast in "self-defense," right?

He rubbed his throbbing temples, lay back down, and said in a voice filled with a deep sense of helplessness, "I know. You can go now."

"And... what about Miss Ling?" Secretary Wang asked tentatively.

"...Find a way to get in touch and discuss compensation. The terms...are up to her." You Jingxuan waved his hand with his eyes closed.

Secretary Wang felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly withdrew.

Only You Jingxuan remained in the ward.

He reopened the video on the tablet, his finger hovering over the delete button, but he hesitated to press it.

The video played silently.

His gaze gradually focused on the light apricot-colored figure.

The hem of her skirt intertwined suggestively with his trousers. Watching her go from her initial fierce struggle, to her exhaustion and stiffness, and then... a kind of resigned surrender, even... her small hand unconsciously climbed onto his shoulder, and finally her delicate hand nestled in his hair...

There was nothing directly visible in the scene, and the movements were blurred due to the water curtain and the angle, but You Jingxuan felt his mouth dry, his blood rushing, and even his breath became scalding hot.

Secretary Wang was still worried about her boss's physical and mental health, so she reluctantly invited a renowned urologist from the hospital.

The elderly doctor, with gray hair and a serious expression, walked into the ward and closed the door behind him.

Less than a minute later, the door was opened again.

The old doctor walked out expressionlessly, glanced at the nervous Secretary Wang at the door with a complex look in his eyes, and said indifferently, "He's perfectly fine."

There was a hint of...disdain in his tone?

Secretary Wang: (；゜０゜)？ The inspection was so fast?

"Wang Rui!!!"

A roar carrying the fury of a Category 10 typhoon suddenly exploded from inside the ward!

Secretary Wang: He's finished...