Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

37: Chapter 36: The Falling-Out 37: Chapter 36: The Falling-Out “Please wait a moment, our manager is in the office; I’ll go call our manager over.”

After the receptionist had seated Lu Tianxing and Lin Qianru in the adjacent reception room, she turned and left the room.

“President Lin, are you sure this is a company on the brink of bankruptcy?”

Lu Tianxing finally voiced the doubt in his heart.

“Exactly, is there a problem?”

“Then we might be in for some trouble,” Lu Tianxing casually lit a cigarette and said languidly.

Lin Qianru frowned, “What do you mean?”

“You’ll see soon enough.”

Lu Tianxing didn’t say anything more, instead taking an interested look at the decor around him.

Soon, the door to the reception hall was pushed open, and a potbellied middle-aged man in his forties entered.

Upon seeing Lin Qianru, his face immediately lit up with a bright smile, and he hurried over, “President Lin, welcome, my apologies for not greeting you further away.

I hope you won’t take offense.”

As he spoke, he bellowed to his secretary, “What are you standing around for?

Hurry up and make tea for President Lin.

By the way, may I know what brings President Lin here today?”

This middle-aged man was Guo Zheng, the general manager of Hongfa Clothing Co., Ltd.

“Manager Guo, some things are clear without saying.

I’m here today for the six hundred thousand final payment you owe Bai’s Group,” Lin Qianru glanced at Guo Zheng with disgust, foregoing any pleasantries and getting straight to the point.

“This…

this…”

Guo Zheng’s face immediately showed a troubled expression, and he wrung his hands, “President Lin, could you give us a few more days?

I’m already rushing to gather the funds, but that cannot be done overnight.

I assure you, President Lin, just give me a few more days, and the six hundred thousand will be paid in full without any shortage.”

“A few more days?

Manager Guo, you’ve said this to my subordinates several times before.

Are you still trying to play tricks on me?

Your company is already running at a loss, and nearly all the employees have left.

If we wait a few more days, do you think we will still be able to find you?” Lin Qianru said, her face calm.

“President Lin, what do you mean by that?

In business, there’s profit and loss; I’m just losing money temporarily,” Guo Zheng retorted.

“I don’t care if it’s temporary or permanent; today, I must get the final payment you owe Bai’s Group, not waste words with you.

If you’re not willing, that’s fine too.

When I return to the company, I will inform my colleagues in the legal department to have a good talk with you.

I imagine you wouldn’t want to meet me in court,” Lin Qianru’s tone was calm and soft, yet it carried a sharp edge.

At these words, Guo Zheng’s face suddenly turned ugly, and he said in a heavy voice, “President Lin, even a cornered rabbit will bite.

Don’t push me too far.

I will pay the money, but not right now.”

“Pushing you too far?”

Lin Qianru coldly smiled, her aura as a strong businesswoman fully present, oppressive in every layer, “Manager Guo, don’t you feel ashamed saying that?

If I were really too much, do you think I would have come to see you today?”

“So, President Lin is insisting on getting the money today?” Guo Zheng said, his face darkening.

“That’s right.”

Lin Qianru’s attitude was very firm, leaving no room for doubt.

Seeing this scene, Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but shake his head.

Lin Qianru’s approach was no different from courting death.

Her tough stance might have been useful with other companies, but it was totally useless against Guo Zheng.

It might even drive him into a corner.

Cutting off someone’s finances was like killing their parents, and Guo Zheng was already planning to run away with a sum of money—why would he hand it over?

As Lin Qianru pressed step by step, she would not only fail to get any money but also put herself in danger.

Lu Tianxing finally understood why Xue Man had asked him to follow her—Lin Qianru’s actions were akin to suicide.

Indeed, upon hearing Lin Qianru’s words, Guo Zheng’s face sank entirely: “President Lin, I’ve spoken to you nicely, but you fail to appreciate my patience.

In that case, let me make it clear to you—I have the money, but I have no plans to give it to you.”

“You…”

Lin Qianru rose in great anger, her sleeves fluttering: “Since Manager Guo has no sincerity, don’t blame me for being impolite.

Wait for the court’s notice tomorrow!

Lu Tianxing, let’s go.”

With that, Lin Qianru intended to leave.

“Leave?

Where do you think you’re going, President Lin?

Did you think you could walk out of here today?”

Guo Zheng tore off his mask of civility.

He grabbed a teacup and smashed it forcefully to the ground.

The door to the living room was then pushed open, and four or five lanky men with the look of thugs strode in, standing behind Guo Zheng.

Lin Qianru’s face changed, and she said coldly, “Guo Zheng, what do you mean by this?”

“What do I mean?

President Lin, do you still not understand?”

Guo Zheng laughed heartily, with avarice and lust, along with a touch of fanaticism, filling his small eyes as he looked at the fine woman in front of him, her office lady uniform accentuating her perfect curves, a cunningly triumphant smile playing on his lips.

“President Lin, don’t blame me.

Heaven has a road, yet you refuse to take it; Hell has no gate, yet you break in.

It’s just six hundred thousand, isn’t it?

Your Bai’s Group is so wealthy that the change falling through your fingers is more than this amount.

Why must you be so persistent?”

Guo Zheng’s greedy gaze scanned Lin Qianru’s body as he laughed loudly, “However, I am not someone who can’t show some courtesy.

As long as President Lin pleases me well tonight, I will let you leave here safely.

If you’re unwilling, then don’t blame me for not being polite.

It’s no big deal for two people to die in Modu, right, President Lin?”

Lin Qianru’s complexion turned utterly pale.

If Guo Zheng succeeded, her entire life would be ruined, and Bai’s Group might even become the industry’s laughingstock.

She should have listened to Xue Man from the start and brought more people instead of just Lu Tianxing.

“Guo Zheng, aren’t you afraid of the law’s punishment for doing this?” Lin Qianru suppressed the fear in her heart and rebuked in a fierce tone.

“The law’s punishment?

Hahaha, President Lin, are you joking?

I’ve already prepared my passport and plane ticket.

I’m leaving China tonight.

Can the police do anything to me?

Grab them!

But make sure not to hurt President Lin.

She’s a stunning beauty.

After I’ve had my fun, she’s all yours to play with.”

Guo Zheng laughed loudly, motioning to the thugs behind him.

Their eyes gleamed as they looked at Lin Qianru and, with a malicious smile on their faces, they started to approach her.

“Lu Tianxing, I’ll hold them off.

You take the chance to run and call the police,” Lin Qianru instinctively shielded Lu Tianxing with her body and shouted shrilly.

“Run out?

I don’t like hiding behind a woman.”

Lu Tianxing took a deep breath of smoke, gently embraced Lin Qianru’s slender waist, and said irritably, “You silly girl, can you stop them, the four or five strong men?

Just stand behind me obediently.

Minister Xue told me not to let a single hair on your head be harmed, or I’ll have to answer to her.

I don’t want to hear Minister Xue’s voice roaring in my ears.

Besides, don’t you know my skills?

A few pieces of trash aren’t worth my concern.”

Lin Qianru suddenly realized how skilled Lu Tianxing was.

She had personally experienced it; even armed robbers couldn’t handle him, let alone these petty thugs.