Chapter 127: Strictly Following Doctor’s Orders
Facing the breathtaking beauty before him, Chen Xue Wen felt his body involuntarily react, his blood heating up.
Fang Ru noticed his flushed face and let out a soft chuckle. She lay back slowly on the bed, her voice dripping with allure. “Dummy, what are you standing there for?”
“Hurry up and come here!”
“A night of passion is worth a thousand gold!”
Chen Xue Wen stepped to the edge of the bed. Fang Ru giggled seductively, extending one delicate foot to press lightly against his chest.
As he slowly leaned forward, her enchanting eyes shimmered, drawing closer. But just as their lips were about to meet, Chen Xue Wen abruptly reached out and grabbed the old shirt lying on the bed.
He took a mobile phone from the pocket of the worn garment, slipped it into his own pocket, and casually tossed the old shirt aside before smiling lightly. “Ru Jie, goodnight.”
With that, Chen Xue Wen turned and walked away without hesitation.
Fang Ru’s face darkened instantly. She sat up in a flash, her voice laced with fury. “Chen Xue Wen, what the hell do you mean by this?”
He turned his head slightly, his expression calm. “Sorry, but the doctor advised me to refrain from any intense activity before my surgery.”
“I take advice seriously—especially from doctors.”
“It’s called ‘strictly following doctor’s orders.’”
Fang Ru was livid, her teeth grinding as she spat, “Chen Xue Wen, quit messing with me!”
“What? You think you’re some righteous monk now?”
“That woman you’re chasing is just a cheap whore. She’s been with at least a hundred men!”
“I am the number one beauty of Peaceful City! What makes her better than me? How dare you insult me like this?!”
Chen Xue Wen gazed at her deeply, his voice devoid of emotion. “Ru Jie, since I chose this path, I never considered myself a righteous man.”
“I never meant to insult you. You are, without a doubt, the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.”
“But I’m just a lowly stray dog. I don’t deserve a noble woman like you.”
“I’m just a street punk—maybe that so-called whore suits me better. After all, we’re both the same kind of trash.”
“So, Ru Jie, I’m sorry.”
With that, Chen Xue Wen turned, opened the door, and left without a second thought.
Fang Ru sat on the bed, her face growing increasingly grim.
In a fit of rage, she grabbed the bedside lamp, wine bottles, and glasses, smashing them onto the floor. Then, still seething, she continued wrecking the room before finally coming to a halt.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. Slowly, she reached for her mobile phone and dialed a number.
“Fifth Master Hou, I’m sorry. I failed.”
A cold, emotionless voice came from the other end. “Noted.”
She hung up, her body slumping against the bedside. Her expression turned even darker.
This failure had not only displeased Fifth Master Hou, but also filled her heart with bitterness and humiliation.
After a long silence, she walked over to the window, looking down at Peaceful City from above. Her gaze grew chilling.
“Chen Xue Wen, you’ve got some nerve.”
“But this isn’t over.”
“One day, you’ll be kneeling at my feet, licking my toes!”
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Chen Xue Wen did not leave the hotel. Instead, he went downstairs and booked another room.
Back in his room, his body still felt tense. He stepped into the bathroom, splashed cold water onto his face, and gradually suppressed the burning desire within him. He was a man, a normal one, and under the seductive allure of a stunning woman, it was impossible not to be tempted.
But Chen Xue Wen understood one thing well—some women could be touched, while others were absolutely off-limits.
Little Ma was the perfect example. He laid hands on Zhou Jing Hui’s woman, and in the end, suffered the consequences.
Fang Ru was Fifth Master Hou’s woman. Regardless of the true nature of their relationship, Chen Xue Wen knew he could never touch her. If he did, he would forever be at the mercy of both her and Fifth Master Hou. His future would likely be no better than Little Ma’s.
He had learned this lesson in prison: a man must control his desires if he ever hopes to climb higher.
The reason he had survived until today was because of caution and vigilance. If he let desire cloud his judgment, how much further could he possibly go?
He walked to the bedside and, as always, lay down fully dressed. In each hand, he gripped a bone-cutting knife. Even though he had taken care of Zhou Jing Hui and Snake, eliminating a major threat, he was still sleeping in a hotel owned by Fifth Master Hou. That meant he had to remain on high alert.
Fortunately, the night passed without incident.
The next morning, Chen Xue Wen headed to the hotel restaurant for breakfast. While eating, he spotted Fang Ru carrying a tray and walking toward him.
Today, she wore a sharp, professional outfit, exuding the aura of a high-class corporate woman. As she strolled through the restaurant, she drew countless gazes, yet she paid no attention to any of them. She walked straight to Chen Xue Wen’s table, set her tray down, and smiled.
“Good morning.”
She looked as composed as ever, as if nothing had happened the night before.
Chen Xue Wen responded with a faint smile and nodded. “Morning, Sister Ru.”
The two sat across from each other, chatting idly, as if they were simply friends enjoying breakfast together—no tension, no resentment.
By mid-morning, around ten, Li Er Yong, Lai Hou, and Wang Zhen Dong finally dragged themselves downstairs, yawning continuously.
All of them had heavy dark circles under their eyes, but their spirits were high. After all, the women Fang Ru had arranged for them were all top-tier beauties, personally selected with care.
Clearly, they had exhausted themselves last night.
Fang Ru glanced at them and then turned to Chen Xue Wen with a smile. “Once you finish eating, just rest here for a while.”
“At eleven, a car will come to pick you up.”
“You’ll go alone.”
Chen Xue Wen nodded in acknowledgment.
As soon as Fang Ru left, Li Er Yong and Lai Hou rushed over excitedly.
Lai Hou, also known as Wang Zhen Dong, couldn’t hold back his enthusiasm. “Brother Wen, is this really Fifth Master Hou’s arrangement?”
“Damn, Brother Wen, Fifth Master Hou is really generous! The girl I had last night—she was a goddess!”
“Brother Wen, what do you think this means? Is Fifth Master Hou trying to recruit us?”
“If we can ride his coattails, we’d be set for life!”
The two of them clamored with excitement.
Chen Xue Wen chuckled and waved his hand dismissively. “Alright, enough talk. Eat something and regain your strength.”
“Look at your dark circles. Overworked yourselves, huh? Worn out your kidneys?”
Lai Hou immediately waved his hands in denial. “Nonsense! I’m still full of energy!”
“It’s just lack of sleep!”
Chen Xue Wen let out a short laugh and motioned for them to go eat.
After breakfast, he instructed them to return to Old Square and reopen the shop. With Zhou Jing Hui and Snake gone, Chen Xue Wen’s shop was now the only one left in the area.
With the New Year approaching, business was at its peak. Every day they opened meant money pouring in.
At precisely eleven, a Mercedes S-Class pulled up in front of the hotel. Without hesitation, Chen Xue Wen got in and was driven toward the outskirts of Peaceful City.
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