Upon hearing this, Xia's father and mother were shocked and distressed. They immediately looked at Xia Zhining, their eyes full of reproach, "My daughter has already made such concessions, what else do you want?"
Xia Cheng pressed on, "My own daughter has already willingly given you the position of dean... What else do you want?"
Xia Zhining chuckled, her eyes clear: "Who cares? You really take yourself too seriously."
Xia Cheng seemed to be stung, and his tone became more aggressive: "Don't be so stubborn!"
"How can the salary and career opportunities of a director of a small zoo compare to those of the director of the Xia's Pet Hospital?"
"I advise you to stop while you're ahead and don't push your luck!"
"Dad, don't be angry." Xia Qingqing pulled Xia Cheng in time, turned to look at Xia Zhining, a thin layer of water in her eyes, and her voice became softer and more aggrieved:
"Sister, I know you're still angry and resisting."
"But how are you going to continue developing vaccines by yourself? Are you willing to let all your talent go to waste in a small zoo?"
She leaned forward slightly, her tone sincere as if she was thinking about her: "Go home, the Xia family will fully support you."
"Besides us, who else is willing to cover your losses and take on the R&D risks for you?"
"We can also help you recuperate and cover your huge medical expenses..."
Every word Xia Qingqing said was sincere and meaningful, but every word hinted at Xia Zhining's "helplessness" and "no choice".
Just when Xia Qingqing kept saying that she was thinking about Xia Zhining——
A low, fierce, almost wolf-like dog bark suddenly rang out, instantly breaking the tension at the scene!
Xia Qingqing, who was sitting in the wheelchair, shuddered subconsciously, trembled with fear, and immediately fell silent!
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Gu Huaiye walking towards them with his majestic wolfhound, Anxing.
The Czech Wolfdog's gray-black hair shone with a cold metallic luster in the sun, and its erect pointed ears moved sharply.
When the amber pupils locked onto a person, they were filled with wildness and oppression, just like the man holding them.
Every step the wolfhound takes carries the grace and power of an apex predator.
At the other end of the leash, Gu Huaiye was dressed in a crisp suit, his muscular lines faintly visible beneath the neatly tailored fabric. He walked with ease, his aura seeming fierce and oppressive.
Wherever the man and the dog passed, the air seemed to stagnate.
When Xia Qingqing saw Anxing, her face turned pale. She subconsciously grabbed the corner of her mother's clothes tightly and shrank behind her mother, not daring to breathe.
She was even more horrified: How could the president of Gu Group appear here?!
Gu Huaiye didn't even bother to glance at the Xia family members. He walked straight to Xia Zhining, grabbed her slender wrist, and swept his eyes at Xia Cheng like an icy blade:
"The dean's treatment is better than the headmaster's?"
His voice was bone-chillingly cold, and every word was filled with suppressed anger:
"She's been in your Xia family for ten years, and you've raised her to be this fragile."
"I'd like to ask, what exactly is so good about your so-called good treatment?"
Secretary Jiang, who was following closely behind, stepped forward at the right moment, with a standard smile on his face, and a respectful tone but every word pierced his heart:
"Mr. Xia Cheng, as far as we know, the monthly salary of the director of Xia's Pet Hospital is probably less than the hourly wage that Mr. Gu pays Miss Xia."
Secretary Jiang nodded slightly, and said the harshest words in the most polite manner:
"After all, Miss Xia's part-time salary as a beast language consultant for our Gu Group is five figures an hour."
"With all due respect, your hospital...I'm afraid it can't afford it."
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