C29 Arrogant and Domineering

"First, ensure the injured are taken to the hospital, and collect all the surveillance footage from the area. I want to review it," Ling Loxi ordered coldly.

"Loxi, I don't think that's necessary. The guy was openly assaulting people with vicious tactics—everyone witnessed it. Why not have security detain him and then turn him over to the police?" Hu Kui suggested.

"Chairman Hu, this matter reflects on Lingfeng International's image, and it's imperative that we investigate thoroughly. Violence is unacceptable, but we must also understand the motivations behind it," Ling Loxi replied firmly.

"Loxi, Xue Xianjiang is the young master of the Xue family, a major partner of Lingfeng International. In the business world, interests take precedence. You know this as well as I do. Sometimes, it's not necessary to probe into every detail. What difference does it make who is right or wrong?" Hu Kui said softly.

Hearing Hu Kui's words only made Ling Loxi's expression grow colder.

"Lingfeng International will certainly seek profits, but not at the expense of justice. Now, bring me the video. Did you not hear me?"

The staff, visibly shaken, hurried to obtain the footage.

Hu Kui stood to the side, his face a mask of ominous displeasure.

Shortly after, a USB drive was handed to Ling Loxi.

"Play this on your computer," she directed the store manager.

"Loxi, are you sure this is necessary?" Hu Kui continued.

Ignoring Hu Kui, Ling Loxi simply commanded the manager, "Play it."

Within minutes, the events leading up to the incident were crystal clear to everyone present.

Li Yuanyuan and Xue Xianjiang's faces turned a deep shade of green, obviously the instigators of the trouble—Li Yuanyuan starting an altercation over clothing and Xue Xianjiang issuing threats and provocations, resulting in the bodyguards taking action.

"There's no need for me to spell out who's at fault. I, Ling Loxi, will personally take care of the bodyguards' medical bills. As for Miss Li and Young Master Xue, I'm interested in how you plan to handle this. Should you choose to report to the police, I am ready to help, and this video can be given to law enforcement as well," Ling Loxi stated.

At this, Xue Xianjiang's face turned an even darker shade.

Let's set aside today's incident for a moment, where he clearly didn't have a leg to stand on. Imagine if that video were to leak. It would reveal his humiliating moment of wetting his pants. How could he ever hold his head high in Linhai again?

"There seems to be some misunderstanding here. Since Director Ling has stepped in, I won't pursue the matter further. I see no need to bother the police," Xue Xianjiang said, his voice tense with barely concealed anger.

"That's for the best. As your partner, I must remind you, Young Master Xue, that keeping certain individuals close can be a curse. Should you have too many unsavory characters around you, it could threaten our partnership," Ling Loxi remarked, her eyes briefly flicking toward Li Yuanyuan, her meaning clear.

"Thank you for the reminder, Director Ling. I know what must be done," Xue Xianjiang responded, his jaw set in frustration and bitterness.

Despite his feelings, he had no choice but to submit to Ling Loxi, as his family's well-being depended on Lingfeng International.

"Excellent!"

With a wave of her hand, Ling Loxi summoned a secretary who promptly approached. "Director Ling, what do you need?"

"Find someone to take over as manager at Gloria, and tell the manager of this mall to submit his resignation. If he prefers not to, that's his choice. He should think it over carefully," she commanded.

Her decisive and swift manner earned admiration from many of those present.

Ye Luo observed Ling Loxi with an amused smile. "Ha, a thousand years have passed, and you're still the same—arrogant, imperious, and somewhat detached. But when it comes to right and wrong, you're incredibly stubborn."

After giving her orders, Ling Loxi glanced at Ye Luo, her expression turning quizzical at his unusual gaze. "Mr. Ye, if you have no objections to how I've handled this, I'll be on my way. And for the clothes, you'll get a fifty percent discount."

Without waiting for a response, Ling Loxi turned to leave, her departure leaving a lasting impression on the crowd.

"Lucky for Ye Luo, bumping into Director Ling during her inspection. Otherwise, today's events might not have concluded so smoothly," someone commented.

"Indeed, Director Ling has both courage and integrity. She doesn't even spare the feelings of her business partners."

Discussions primarily revolved around Ling Loxi, while the grudge between Ye Luo and Xue Xianjiang seemed to be of little interest.

However, just when everyone thought the day's commotion would end with Ling Loxi's appearance, Ye Luo made an audacious move. He swiftly stepped forward, bypassing the group behind Ling Loxi, and grabbed her hand.

"What?"

Everyone was dumbfounded by the bold action, including Ziyuan, who watched in shock.

Ye Luo must be crazy!

The consensus was that Ye Luo had completely lost it.

But who had he dared to touch?

Ling Loxi, the CEO of Lingfeng International, was the most famous ice queen of Linhai City. It was rumored that a multitude of successful young men had sought her affection, yet none had succeeded. She had never been in a relationship, and except for the necessary handshake during business negotiations, no man had ever touched her hand.

Yet here, in front of everyone, Ye Luo had boldly grasped Ling Loxi's hand.

It took a few seconds for Ling Loxi to snap out of her astonishment. She turned around, her eyes blazing with anger.

"You..."

"Loxi, please, stay calm. Getting agitated could cause you to lose control of the cold inside you, which could be detrimental to your heart," Ye Luo whispered, audible only to Ling Loxi.

Ling Loxi was taken aback by his words. The secret of her inner cold was something only she and her grandmother knew. None of the executives at her company, nor anyone in her social or family circles, were privy to this information. How could Ye Luo know such a personal detail?

I hadn't told anyone. Could my grandmother have mentioned it? That seemed impossible; she had been bedridden for years, and even when she was well, she wouldn't share such information with outsiders.

Ling Loxi was certain this was her first encounter with Ye Luo, yet for some reason, she felt an odd familiarity emanating from him, as though they had known each other for a long time.

"Who exactly are you?" Ling Loxi asked, her complex emotions barely restrained, her voice a soft murmur. She had even forgotten that her hand was still being held by Ye Luo.

"My name is Ye Luo. Don't worry, with me here, nothing will happen to you. And I will also find a way to help your grandmother," Ye Luo continued, his voice steady and reassuring.

His words sent a shock through Ling Loxi's usually stoic facade. "You know about my grandmother? Can you truly heal her?" she asked, her voice trembling with the gravity of her emotions, barely keeping her composure amidst the crowd.

"Yes, believe in me," Ye Luo responded, his grip on her hand firming, infusing a trace of Genuine Qi that calmed her spirit.

The warmth and strength from Ye Luo's hand enveloped her in a brief haze, offering a sense of security she had never experienced before.

"Loxi, Loxi!" Hu Kui, noticing the unusual scene, called out to her, his voice piercing the moment.