From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

After Lu Yunzhou finished speaking, he looked away.

Liu Ruyan looked at him for a few seconds, then suddenly leaned closer and lowered her voice: "So, are you going to pick him up from the airport tonight, planning to beat Leon into the hospital, or take him to a hotel first?"

She asked bluntly, with a hint of mockery in her tone.

Lu Yunzhou leaned back in his seat, the seatbelt pressing on his shoulder wound, causing a tight, painful sensation.

He raised his hand to adjust his position, his expression unchanged.

"President Feng asked me to pick him up. I'm responsible for getting him safely into the hotel."

Liu Ruyan's shoulder twitched slightly, unable to hide her smile.

"You put it quite politely."

"If I make a move today, Feng Qianyi will make me pay compensation."

"Does she need your little bit of money?"

"She doesn't need it, but I don't want to pay for it."

Liu Ruyan was speechless, and raised her hand to press her forehead.

The driver glanced in the rearview mirror and quickly looked back at the road.

The convoy drove into the airport's VIP lounge.

The Fengming Group's reception vehicle was already parked in advance, with three drivers standing on both sides to guide and carry luggage.

Airport staff also came to greet us. As soon as the glass door of the VIP passage opened, several bodyguards came out first.

They were tall, dressed in matching dark suits, and had communicators hanging from their ears.

The man in the middle walked very slowly, his waist and abdomen creased by his suit, and he carried a silver-inlaid cane in his hand.

He was nearly 1.9 meters tall, with slicked-back hair and a heavy gold chain around his neck.

He was followed by two assistants, and a blonde woman carrying a briefcase was beside him.

Liu Ruyan flipped through the documents in her hand and confirmed the identity of the visitor.

Leon, the young master of the South African partner.

The young master did not rush to get into the car. He stood at the bottom of the steps and looked at the welcoming team. His eyes swept from the license plate to the driver and finally landed on Liu Ruyan.

Those eyes lingered on her snow-white wrist.

Liu Ruyan closed the document and took a half-step forward.

She extended her hand, ready to complete the greeting.

Leon grinned, gripping her hand tightly and increasing the pressure.

His thumb pressed down along the back of her hand, then reached towards her wrist.

Liu Ruyan's hand froze in mid-air.

Lu Yunzhou took a step forward, blocking the distance between the two, and grabbed Leon's wrist, stopping his movement halfway.

"The airport terminal is monitored, and the reception process is recorded. Handshakes are fine, but touching is not allowed."

Lu Yunzhou's voice wasn't loud, but the drivers around him could hear it clearly.

Leon's smile faded slightly.

He forcefully pulled his hand away, and Lu Yunzhou immediately let go.

Liu Ruyan took a half step back and straightened her cuffs.

The smile remained on her face, but the corners of her eyes were lowered.

"Mr. Leon, you made a move on our first meeting. Your company's etiquette training must have been quite cost-effective."

Leon understood most of it, and his black assistant immediately translated it into English for him.

He raised his chin, his gaze bypassing Lu Yunzhou and landing on Liu Ruyan again.

"Director Liu, I was just expressing goodwill. You people from Great Xia are too sensitive."

Liu Ruyan's hand rested on the edge of the purse, her tone calm: "Friendship doesn't require touching a woman's hand."

Leon's face darkened.

He pointed at Lu Yunzhou and uttered a string of mocking English words.

The assistant translated quickly: "Mr. Leon thinks this entourage member is too nosy. Director Liu can get in his car and we can discuss the cooperation between the two parties."

"He was not part of the entourage."

Before Liu Ruyan could speak, Lu Yunzhou raised his hand to interrupt her.

He took a folded document from his coat pocket, unfolded it, and handed it to Leon's assistant.

The paper was stamped with the official seal of Fengming Group and Feng Qianyi's autograph.

After scanning the contents, the assistant paused for a moment, then turned and handed the document to Leon.

Leon glanced down at a few lines, his brows immediately furrowing.

Lu Yunzhou took the document and put it back in his pocket.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Lu Yunzhou, Executive Director of Special Affairs at Fengming Group. I will be in charge of airport reception today; Director Liu will only be accompanying me."

He spoke casually, but all three drivers simultaneously stood up straight.

Liu Ruyan glanced at him sideways.

This person was just saying in the car that he was only responsible for picking people up, but now he's even been promoted a level on the spot.

Instead of exposing him, she reached out and straightened his collar.

"Director Lu is right."

She stopped moving quickly, but her tone carried a hint of amusement.

Lu Yunzhou glanced down at her but didn't look away.

Leon crumpled the authorization document in his hand and mumbled a few words in a foreign language.

The assistant's voice was noticeably lower when translating.

"Mr. Leon wishes to be accompanied by Director Liu in a private car. The details of the cooperation involve your company's internal arrangements, and he does not wish for outsiders to overhear."

Lu Yunzhou looked at Leon and pointed to the van behind him.

"If you want to discuss cooperation, get in the car and talk. If you want to see her alone, forget it."

Leon's expression darkened further.

He patted his chest and pointed to the convoy, his meaning quite clear.

He is a distinguished guest, so Fengming should listen to him.

Liu Ruyan stood beside Lu Yunzhou, her fingers gently pinching the strap of her handbag.

She neither stopped him nor spoke up for Leon, but simply waited for Lu Yunzhou to handle the situation.

Lu Yunzhou walked to the van and opened the door.

"Mr. Leon, the car is ready. Please get in now, and we'll discuss the contract. You can continue standing; that concludes today's reception."

Leon stared at him, his fat face taut.

The two bodyguards behind him stepped forward, and the driver immediately reached for his waist.

The airport staff sensed something was wrong and quickly stepped back.

Lu Yunzhou stood in front of the car door, his feet not moving.

His old shoulder injury was throbbing, his gaze fell on the bodyguard at the front, and his hand was already on the edge of the car door.

Whoever dares to move first, he will make them lie down first.

Leon stared at him for a moment, then finally raised his hand and pressed down on the bodyguard's shoulder.

Several people boarded the car one after another.

Liu Ruyan sat in the second row, followed closely by Lu Yunzhou, who sat between her and Leon.

Two bodyguards sat in the last row, while the assistant sat in the front passenger seat.

The car door closed, but Leon's gaze remained fixed on Lu Yunzhou.

He took out his phone, made a call, and said a few words in English.

His tone was very low, but his gaze never left his face.

Liu Ruyan turned her face to the side and whispered in Lu Yunzhou's ear.

"Did Feng Qianyi know that you just appointed yourself a director?"

The warm breath brushed past his ear, and Lu Yunzhou's neck tensed.

"She signed it."

"She signed a temporary authorization; it didn't say you'd be promoted."

"If there aren't enough positions, we'll just make one ourselves."

Liu Ruyan stared at him, a hint of a smile in her eyes.

She reached out and gently pressed his hand on the back of his hand, then quickly withdrew it.

"You're getting bolder and bolder."

Lu Yunzhou didn't reply, but only looked up at Leon across from him.

The convoy drove out of the airport.

The road ahead became increasingly congested, and the minivan was sandwiched between two black sedans.

Leon leaned back in his chair, tapping his knees with his fingers, his anger unabated.

He raised his hand and pointed at Lu Yunzhou, then pointed outside the car, uttering a short English sentence.

The assistant translator said, "Mr. Leon said you will pay the price for your offense just now."

Lu Yunzhou took out his phone and sent a message to Feng Qianyi.

"The person has been picked up, but their attitude was terrible; they're alive for now."

Feng Qianyi replied as soon as the message was sent.

"Don't kill him."

After reading it, Lu Yunzhou put his phone into his pocket.

He looked up and met Leon's hostile gaze.