"Go!" Dongfang Jian pointed at his bodyguard Ah Long, "And find some more people to give him a good thrashing! Remember, get a few who can really fight! Screw up again, and I'll fire you! I'll make you beg on the streets!"
The bodyguard Ah Long hesitated, "Young master, there are a few words I'm not sure if I should say..."
"Spit it out," Dongfang Jian waved his hand impatiently.
"Well... Young master, the reason you're targeting that Gao Fei is simply because he's got designs on Miss Su..." Ah Long said cautiously, "Just having someone teach him a lesson is only a temporary solution... If you want him to completely get rid of the idea, you have to hit him hard..."
"Hit hard?" Dongfang Jian glanced at Ah Long, "Do you mean... kill him?"
"No, no, no, that's not what I'm saying." Ah Long quickly waved his hand, "If we really killed him, it might provoke a huge mess. We should not take that step unless absolutely necessary."
"Then what are you suggesting?"
"Young master, I've heard that Miss Su's father, Director Su, is vacationing abroad?"
"Yeah, that's true."
"What would Director Su do if he learned his daughter has been involved with a poor boy... What do you think?"
"He'd be furious..." Dongfang Jian was taken aback but then burst into laughter, "Well, you're pretty clever! Coming up with such a nasty trick! Good, really good, deserves praise!"
"Once Director Su hears about this, he'll surely kick that Gao Fei out of the company, and might even give Gao Fei a severe lesson..." Ah Long chuckled, "Then young master can use some tactics to drive Gao Fei out of Bright Pearl City... In this way, Gao Fei won't have the chance to pester Miss Su anymore."
"Yes, that's right, that's how we'll do it. I'll call Director Su right away," Dongfang Jian said with a triumphant smile.
...
Two days later.
Su Group's Chairman Su Zhentian returned to the country. Normally, he would rest at home for a few days before going to the office, but this time there was a change; he didn't go home to rest but went straight to the company.
"Dad, why did you come back all of a sudden?" Su Xiaorou's face was full of surprise, "Didn't you say you were going to stay abroad for half a year? It's only been a month..."
"If I didn't come back now, you would have been taken away by someone," Su Zhentian huffed.
"Dad, what are you talking about? I don't understand," Su Xiaorou was confused, "Who would kidnap me? Who could take me away?"
"I'm asking you," Su Zhentian's gaze was piercing as he looked at Su Xiaorou, "Have you been getting close to a man named Gao Fei recently?"
Su Xiaorou was startled, "How did you know about Gao Fei..."
"Answer my question," Su Zhentian's tone grew firmer.
"Dad, don't get angry, let me explain slowly," Su Xiaorou said, "Recently, I nearly died, and it was a man named Gao Fei who saved me..." Su Xiaorou then gave a brief account of how she met Gao Fei.
"There was such a thing!" Su Zhentian was shocked, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Su Xiaorou smiled slightly, "Your heart isn't well, I didn't want to worry you! Besides, I'm fine now, aren't I?"
"Nonsense! How could you not tell me something this serious?" Su Zhentian's face darkened as he spoke angrily, "Aren't there staff specifically tasked with maintaining the elevator? What are they even for? There was such a huge risk in the elevator, and they didn't notice? They are a bunch of good-for-nothings! No, they must be severely punished!"
Su Xiaorou took Su Zhentian's hand, "Don't get so angry, I've already fired them all, and replaced the elevator with a new one."
"One should not be lenient with workers who don't take their jobs seriously." As he spoke, Su Zhentian's tone softened, "So you're saying that this Gao Fei is your lifesaver? Have you repaid him? The man saved your life; you can't let him go unrewarded."
"I wanted to give him a sum of money, but he didn't accept it, so I ended up just giving him a promotion and a raise," Su Xiaorou said.
"Refused the money? There's actually someone like that?" Su Zhentian was surprised, "Does he... have designs on you then? Is that why he deliberately refused the money, just to win your favor?" Su Zhentian had one flaw, and that was his extreme suspicion; other than his own relatives, he kept a certain level of guard up against everyone else.
Su Xiaorou didn't want to listen anymore. "Dad, Gao Fei isn't that kind of person!"
"My daughter, it's not that I am overthinking things, but the hearts of people these days have become too complex," Su Zhentian said earnestly. "You must be on your guard, and you mustn't let anyone take advantage of you."
"I'm not a child anymore," pouted Su Xiaorou. "It won't be that easy for someone to trick me."
"Hmm, how about this, when you have some time, arrange a meal for me to treat this Gao Fei and express my gratitude," pondered Su Zhentian. "He saved you, so it's only right and proper for me to thank him in person."
"Okay, I'll discuss it with Gao Fei later," Su Xiaorou nodded. "By the way, Dad, how did you learn about Gao Fei? Who told you?"
"It was Dongfang Jian who told me," Su Zhentian didn't conceal anything and directly mentioned Dongfang Jian.
As soon as she heard this, Su Xiaorou became furious. "That Dongfang Jian is so despicable! Stirring up trouble in front of you, he's just a villain! One of these days, I must teach him a harsh lesson! It's infuriating!"
"Xiaorou, Dongfang Jian is also just concerned about you," Su Zhentian frowned. "When he heard that you were too close to the staff below, he got anxious and had no choice but to look for me."
He then added, "In my opinion, this kid Dongfang Jian isn't bad; he has both looks and character, and his family background is also good. You and him would really be a good match..."
"Stop right there!" Su Xiaorou's face darkened. "Don't mention those three words 'Dongfang Jian' in front of me ever again. I loathe him! Absolutely loathe him! Even if all the men in the world died, I would not marry him!"
"You child... why are you so stubborn," frowned Su Zhentian. "What's so bad about Dongfang Jian that you can't try to accept him?"
"I'm going to work, I can't keep idly chatting here with you." Su Xiaorou, seeing that Su Zhentian's praise for Dongfang Jian was endless, felt unwilling in her heart and stood up to leave.
"This child..." Su Zhentian shook his head helplessly. "It's really hard to put my mind at ease."
"Knock, knock, knock..."
A series of knocking sounds came from the door.
"Come in," Su Zhentian casually called out.
"Creak!"
The door opened, and a tall woman walked in. Her name was Ding Xiang, and she was Su Zhentian's secretary. A graduate from a top university, she was highly valued by Su Zhentian, "Chairman! I have something to report to you." Before Su Zhentian went abroad, he had specifically instructed Ding Xiang to assist Su Xiaorou in managing the group well and to call him if they encountered any difficult issues.
That is to say, Ding Xiang was the eyes that Su Zhentian placed in the group to help him keep watch over its every move.
"Recently, the young mistress has been getting quite close to a man named Gao Fei," Ding Xiang said solemnly. "This Gao Fei used to be a low-level security guard, later promoted by the young mistress to the head of the Security Department..."
Su Zhentian waved his hand: "I already know about this matter, there's no need to report it again."
"Chairman, I feel that the young mistress is a bit different towards Gao Fei..." Ding Xiang spoke with care: "I think the young mistress seems to have developed a liking for Gao Fei..."
"What?" Su Zhentian's eyes suddenly widened. "Ding Xiang, you must not speak carelessly about this!"
Ding Xiang shook her head: "Chairman, you know me, I wouldn't jump to such conclusions without certain confidence." She paused before continuing, "The young mistress has been in frequent contact with Gao Fei recently, and I've observed that every time she looks at Gao Fei, her eyes are somewhat different..."
"Is it really that serious?" Su Zhentian's expression turned grave. Initially, after listening to Su Xiaorou's explanation, he had let down his guard against Gao Fei, but now after hearing Ding Xiang's words, his anxiety was aroused again. How could his daughter, Su Zhentian's daughter, fall for a poor boy? That was absolutely not allowed!
"Chairman, based on my speculation, the young mistress may only like Gao Fei a little at this point, and it hasn't reached the stage of love," Ding Xiang said. "But... I fear that if the two continue to interact... sparks may fly over time... and by then, it would be troublesome... We must guard against this..."
"Then what do you suggest we do?" Su Zhentian asked in a deep voice, being someone deeply rooted in prejudices, he advocated for marriages to be between equals! Only those raised in the same environment could have a common language after marriage and could live together harmoniously for a long time, especially his daughter, who ought to marry a young man of status and stature. As for those poor boys from the bottom of society, they should not even think about it.
"The simplest and most effective method is to drive this Gao Fei out of the company, so he can never see the young mistress again," Ding Xiang slowly said. "As for the young mistress, she will definitely be unhappy at first, but as time passes, she will gradually forget Gao Fei."
"Doing that, isn't it a bit..." hesitated Su Zhentian. "You know, Gao Fei just saved Xiaorou's life; firing him now, wouldn't that be a bit too inhumane?" In truth, Su Zhentian was already swayed, but due to face, he did not readily agree.
"That's easy to handle, you can give him more money when the time comes," Ding Xiang said with a smile. "You could even help him find a decent job. In short, help him materially, I've investigated, and this Gao Fei comes from a rural background with a very poor family situation. People like him desire most to live the life of the upper class, and as long as we give him more money, he will surely be ecstatic."
Su Zhentian pondered for a moment and ultimately nodded his head: "Alright, let's do it that way! I must nip all potential threats in the bud!" With Su Zhentian's nod, Gao Fei would no longer be able to stay with the Su Group.