"Minister Xue sure is straightforward,"
Lu Tianxing clapped his hands in admiration and said, "Minister Xue truly is a woman who doesn't concede to men. As a member of the security department. I have a suggestion I hope Minister Xue can mention to the chairman: our gym is too deserted, not many people around. It'd be great if we could hire a few more hot female fitness instructors to come in. That would better stimulate everyone's enthusiasm for working out."
"Fitness instructor? How about I personally teach you?" Xue Man's face darkened as she said with a cold laugh.
Lu Tianxing looked Xue Man up and down and shook his head, "Personal instruction is not necessary, since Minister Xue's figure is a bit lacking. However, if you were to wear a bikini and give one-on-one instruction, I wouldn't mind..."
"You shameless scum, you think I'm easy to bully, don't you? Daring to take advantage of me,"
Before Lu Tianxing could finish his sentence, Xue Man's face immediately turned ugly, and she suddenly kicked towards Lu Tianxing's groin with a fast and fierce motion. This startled Lu Tianxing. Did all women like this move, aiming to end a man's lineage?
Lu Tianxing hastily reached out and grabbed.
Smack!
Xue Man's foot was caught in Lu Tianxing's hand. Before her foot touched the ground, the other was already in the air, sweeping toward Lu Tianxing's head.
Lu Tianxing was taken aback, not expecting Xue Man to be so agile.
He slightly sidestepped, avoiding the kick, his fingers caressed her leg twice as he chuckled, "Minister Xue, you've got some fat on your legs. You need to work out more in the future. Also, drink some papaya soup, nurture your 'assets'. You'll look more feminine that way. No need to thank me, after all, I am Lei Feng! If there's nothing else, Minister Xue, I'll be going."
By the time Xue Man had steadied herself, Lu Tianxing had already left the gym.
Papaya soup!
Fat on the legs!
Recalling Lu Tianxing's words, Xue Man nearly choked on her rage, anger burning away all her rationality. This bastard. It was bad enough he took advantage of her, but to dare suggest she had fat on her legs was beyond belief.
She knew countless women were envious of her shapely legs, fit for a leg beauty contest, and the audacity to claim she lacked femininity. If only she announced she was getting married, countless men would willingly line up. That bastard must be blind.
"An ignorant pervert who can't appreciate beauty. Better not fall into my hands, or I'll make sure you cry rhythmically,"
Xue Man longed to utterly destroy Lu Tianxing, her gaze swept fiercely around, and she roared, "What are you looking at? Don't just stand there! Call an ambulance to take Vice Minister Ding to the hospital. A bunch of good-for-nothings, useless in crucial times. You couldn't even handle a guy who pulls strings behind the scenes. Starting tomorrow, your daily training is doubled."
Having said that, Xue Man stormed out without a second glance at the groaning security guards, aiming to complain to Bai Zhiqing and hopefully to get Lu Tianxing kicked out.
...
After leaving the gym, Lu Tianxing was immediately pulled aside by Huang Can who circled him suspiciously, "That's not right. Something's not right here, my man. How come you don't have even a scratch on you? That's not right."
Lu Tianxing, with a face full of black lines, pushed Huang Can away and said annoyedly, "Keep your distance. I don't like your kind, I'm not into that, and by your tone, it seems like it would only make sense if I were injured, right?"
"I'm not into that either,"
After finding out that Lu Tianxing was unharmed, Huang Can stroked his chin and said, "This is indeed unscientific. From what I know, if Minister Xue were to take you for an assessment, Vice Minister Ding Hao would definitely assess you personally to show off in front of Minister Xue. But you're telling me Vice Minister Ding didn't lift a finger against you? That's not right. In the past, quite a few men who wanted to chase after Minister Xue and pull strings to join the security team were taught a harsh lesson by Vice Minister Ding. But you're unscathed? That's unscientific."
Hearing this, Lu Tianxing curled his lip and said, "It's very scientific. Tell me, who ranks higher, a vice minister or a minister?"
"Isn't that obvious? Of course, it's the minister." Huang Can rolled his eyes and replied.
"There, it's settled."
Lu Tianxing flicked his cigarette ash, boasting proudly, "Haven't you noticed from the very beginning that Minister Xue's gaze towards me was off? If I'm not mistaken, she might have fallen for me. Do you think she would allow a mere vice minister to hit her man?"
"Hey, why are you blinking like that? Don't you think what I'm saying makes sense? Sigh, I'll say it but you won't understand. This is the tragedy of being an outstanding man. I'm so excellent that even I'm afraid of myself, inadvertently enchanting women."
"Uh, brother, I have to go on patrol now. Goodbye."
Huang Can left these words behind and, without waiting for Lu Tianxing to speak, dashed out of the elevator.
"Why run away? Did I say anything wrong? Minister Xue must have taken a fancy to me."
Lu Tianxing smacked his lips, looking as though he had more to say.
However, Lu Tianxing was utterly unaware that behind him stood a woman, a woman in a security uniform, a very beautiful woman; it's just that now she was exuding an aura that said 'keep out', her pretty face covered in a layer of frost, cold enough to freeze someone to death.
At this moment, Xue Man was extremely displeased, her eyes shooting daggers at Lu Tianxing. This bastard, utterly shameless, not only did he harass her, but he also claimed she had taken a liking to him. He should look in the mirror, see for himself what he looks like.
Suddenly, Lu Tianxing seemed to sense something, swiftly turned around, and found Xue Man staring at him with a frosty face. A chill ran down his spine, wondering when this woman had appeared.
Xue Man, her face still icy, said without a hint of a smile, "Go on, keep talking. I'm quite interested in finding out when I fell in love with you."
"Minister Xue, what are you talking about love? I don't understand what you're saying."
Lu Tianxing laughed it off as if there was nothing embarrassing at all about being caught spouting nonsense.
"Hmph, Lu Tianxing, let me tell you, today's issue is far from over. I will make sure you're fired."
Xue Man gave Lu Tianxing a vicious look, huffed angrily, and walked towards her office.
Watching Xue Man's retreating figure, admiring her perfect curves, Lu Tianxing's lips slightly curled up into a faint smile, realizing that he seemed to be enjoying this kind of life.
Back in her office, Xue Man thought for a moment and decided to make a direct phone call. After all, a vice minister of security breaking several ribs wasn't exactly a trivial matter.
"Hello?"
The woman's voice on the other end was crisp and cold.
Xue Man hesitated, then said, "Chairwoman, Vice Minister Ding Hao has been hospitalized."
"What happened?"
Xue Man didn't hesitate and recounted the whole incident of her assessing Lu Tianxing, informing Bai Zhiqing, "Chairwoman, that's the situation. What should we do about the punishment? How about we fire him?"
Bai Zhiqing was taken aback with the phone in her hand; she, of course, knew who the newly joined security guard mentioned by Xue Man was. She hadn't expected someone who, in her eyes, was utterly worthless like Lu Tianxing to be so skilled.
Bai Zhiqing fell silent for a moment before saying, "I am aware of the situation now. I will arrange for someone from the company to visit Vice Minister Ding Hao. Since Vice Minister Ding Hao has been hospitalized, you will temporarily take over his work. As for Lu Tianxing, you don't need to worry about him. As long as he doesn't make any mistakes, just leave him be."
After hanging up the phone, Bai Zhiqing massaged her forehead, thought for a moment, then picked up the phone again: "Secretary Lan, come to my office."