ckly, Xiao Yu helplessly shook his head and walked over to the three women lying on the ground, intending to take their pulses.Just as Xiao Yu bent down and reached out, a black-robed ghost figure tha...Chapter 316: Jin Xiu Zhu's Invitation

After the owner and son of the breakfast stall left, it was already completely dark outside. Xiao Yu looked at the time; it was seven o'clock, so he let Liu Erxi finish work for the day, while he and Xiao Hongyang departed from Wan Sheng Hall.

In traditional Chinese medicine clinics, medical halls generally didn't open at night in ancient times because there's a saying that they don't treat nighttime illnesses. Therefore, medical halls usually closed before it got dark.

Of course, this doesn’t mean doctors wouldn't see patients at night but rather that they wouldn't conduct consultations within the clinic. As people in ancient times were superstitious and patients typically had weak constitutions prone to attracting evil spirits, clinics generally closed early.

In modern society, such regulations have largely been abolished; however, traditional Chinese medicine clinics still don’t stay open too late.

After locking the main gate of Wan Sheng Hall, Xiao Yu left and drove in the direction of his home.

When he arrived at Dongyuan Villa Community, the entrance was tightly closed as usual. Security guards were on duty both at the door and in the guard room nearby.

The moment Xiao Yu parked the car by the gate, a security guard walked over because this was an upscale villa community with strict access control measures; only residents or those led by residents could enter after being informed beforehand.

Anyone else trying to enter would be stopped. So when Xiao Yu’s car came to a halt, a security guard approached him immediately. Although the lights at the entrance were bright, it was still difficult to clearly see the license plate and occupants of the car in the dark.

The moment this security guard walked up to Xiao Yu's car, he rolled down his window and asked, "Are you on duty today"

"Doctor Xiao! Welcome back!" The approaching security guard recognized Xiao Yu and greeted him warmly before shouting at another guard by the entrance, "Little Li, open the door quickly! It’s Doctor Xiao."

"Yes, we are on duty today. Doctor Xiao, please come in," the guard said after receiving confirmation from his colleague.

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and drove into the community.

After Xiao Yu entered the compound with his car, the security guard walked to the guard room, picked up a phone and made a call. After speaking politely for a few moments, he hung up.

"This doctor is going places! We should treat him even more respectfully from now on!" The security guard said to his colleagues in the guard room after hanging up the call.

"Yes! I reckon Dr. Xiao will become our company’s son-in-law in the future! And since the boss and the boss lady only have one daughter, doesn’t this mean that the company will eventually belong to Dr. Xiao"

The other security guard, upon hearing what his colleague said, replied with a hint of envy.

"Who says otherwise This fortune took generations to build up, yet it’s so easily within reach now, and he even gets an attractive wife in the bargain. Why can’t I have such good luck"

Upon hearing their conversation, another security guard chimed in dejectedly.

"Sigh… Sigh…" Upon hearing this, the other two guards also sighed and shook their heads.

All these security guards were from remote mountainous rural areas. They hadn’t received any education and didn’t have any special skills. Furthermore, working as security guards in Dongyuan Villa, a high-end community, they couldn’t help but envy the well-dressed residents with luxury cars and beautiful women, always daydreaming about one day finding themselves a wealthy wife.

So when they looked at Xiao Yu, there was not only admiration but also deep jealousy. They wondered why such good fortune wasn't bestowed upon them

However, they merely thought of it and dared not have any other thoughts because they were well aware that anyone living here could easily kill them as if squashing an ant.

Xiao Yu was clueless about everything here and drove towards his villa.

After turning into the road where his villa was located, he saw a person standing at his door and felt slightly curious: Who would be at my doorstep this late

When he got closer, he realized it was Geum Su-jeong. Xiao Yu pondered for a moment and thought to himself: What is she doing here He knew what she had in mind but since he already had Yunxi, he chose not to acknowledge her.

Xiao Yu’s car slowly pulled up to the front gate of his villa. Lowering his window, he said, "Sujeong, it's late. Is there something you need"

"Brother Xiao Yu, why don’t you invite me in" Geum Su-jeong replied with a naive smile.

"It’s too late already. Why don’t we just talk here then," said Xiao Yu, knowing her intentions and not wanting to give her any wrong impression.

Hearing this, Geum Su-jeong felt slightly disappointed; at the same time, she angrily thought: I have money and looks that are no less than Yunxi's. Why doesn’t he even give me a chance

Although she harbored resentment in her heart, it was not apparent on the surface; instead, she maintained a sweet smile while looking at Xiao Yu.

She didn't believe that Xiao Yu wasn't interested in money. How could he remain unmoved by her family's hundred-billion fortune Therefore, she firmly believed his attitude towards her was just playing hard to get.

No man would not desire success; hence, she found it inconceivable that Xiao Yu could resist such temptation.

"Brother Xiao Yu, there is a party tomorrow evening. I want you to accompany me!" Jin Xiu Zhu, seeing that Xiao Yu had no intention of inviting her in, directly stated the purpose of her visit.

"Sorry, Xiu Zhu, but I have other engagements tomorrow and won't be able to go with you."

Upon hearing Jin Xiu Zhu's request for his company at a party, Xiao Yu firmly rejected it.

To say nothing of the fact that he disliked attending such gatherings, even if he enjoyed them, he wouldn’t accompany her. He didn't want to give her any ambiguous feelings that might foster unrealistic expectations in her heart; this would be irresponsible whether towards himself or her.

"Brother Xiao Yu, do I annoy you so much That you are unwilling to attend a party with me! Wah wah... "

Hearing Xiao Yu's rejection, Jin Xiu Zhu's tears immediately welled up, and she spoke in a pitiful tone.

Seeing the very upset Jin Xiu Zhu before him, Xiao Yu's brows slightly furrowed. He didn't want her crying outside his door, making others think he had mistreated her.

"Alright, Xiu Zhu, you'd better go home first! I need to get back as well; I don’t dislike you, but I’m doing this for your own good!" Xiao Yu said to Jin Xiu Zhu and then pressed the remote control button on his front door.

"Brother Xiao Yu, won't you give me any chance" Seeing that Xiao Yu was about to drive into the yard after unlocking the gate, Jin Xiu Zhu hurriedly stopped him.

"Sigh…Xiu Zhu, why don’t you understand I have a girlfriend whom I love very much. If I gave you a chance, wouldn't it harm you"

Looking at Jin Xiu Zhu blocking his path in front of the car, Xiao Yu sighed and said.

"I’m not asking for much; just accompany me to one party, that’s all! I promise after attending this party, I will seriously consider our relationship."

Jin Xiu Zhu saw Xiao Yu not drinking a drop and her eyes turned as she said, 'I only mentioned considering it; I never agreed to stop bothering you!' She couldn't help but secretly chuckle.

"Is what you're saying true"

Xiao Yu looked at Jin Xiu Zhu with confusion when he heard her words. He didn't want to deal with this kind of thing every day!

"It's true, absolutely true!" Jin Xiu Zhu said through her tears upon hearing Xiao Yu's willingness to agree.

"Hmm… This only happens once; no repeats!" Xiao Yu said after a moment’s thought. He didn't notice the loophole in Jin Xiu Zhu's words at all.

After he finished speaking, Xiao Yu got into his car and drove into the courtyard, immediately pressing the remote control to close the gate as soon as he was inside.

Jin Xiu Zhu looked at the closed gate; she wasn’t sad anymore. Instead, a triumphant smile appeared on her face, muttering to herself, "I don't believe you can escape my clutches!"

In her mind, Xiao Yu had some money now and could live well enough, but once he got used to the high life of the elite class, his desire for wealth would be insatiable. When that happened, she knew her plan was successful.

At that point, only she could give him everything he wanted; his girlfriend Yun Xi couldn't provide what he desired. If he were intelligent enough, he would know how to choose.

Jin Xiu Zhu saw Xiao Yu park the car and walk into the villa before humming a tune as she returned home.

Although Jin Xiang Lin and Xiao Jing Ru had told her not to provoke Xiao Yu because he was difficult to deal with, they hadn’t dared tell Jin Xiu Zhu exactly why. First, they were afraid that hearing such things would frighten her; secondly, Xiao Yu had instructed them not to talk about it.

Therefore, Jin Xiang Lin and Xiao Jing Ru only told her not to mess around with Xiao Yu because he was someone they couldn’t provoke. The more they said this, the more不服氣 she felt inside, intensifying her desire to get him.

"Xiu Zhu, where have you been Why are you in such a good mood!"

Jin Xiang Lin and Xiao Jing Ru were sitting on the sofa reading newspapers or watching TV when they saw Jin Xiu Zhu return with a beaming smile humming a tune as she skipped back. They couldn’t help but smile at her.

"Dad, Mom, I didn't go far; I just walked around in the courtyard. I'm heading to my room now!grams elsewhere recently and couldn't find an appropriate gift, he contacted Rong Bao Zhai from there to order something. Today was for collecting that item.They had just walked up to the street entra...