Chapter 26 Using Old Tricks Again
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The doctor ignored Yan Luoxi and greeted Li An, who was standing不遠處, with a smile. "Mr. Li, the blood test report for this young lady is ready. Her hemoglobin level is slightly low, indicating iron-deficiency anemia. She needs to pay attention to her diet and consume more foods rich in iron and copper. Additionally, she probably has the habit of skipping breakfast, which leads to hypoglycemia and occasional fainting spells..." As he spoke, the doctor handed Li An the medical record and a stack of test results.
Hearing the doctor's words, Yan Luoxi looked at Li An with some disbelief. She couldn't believe that he would be so kind as to bring her to the hospital merely for tests. Past experiences told her that the more he treated her well now, the crueler he would become later.
She looked at Li An nervously and said, "I need to tell you that I don't have money to pay for these tests. It was your decision to bring me here, so don't think about deducting this from my salary!"
The doctor had not yet left when he heard Yan Luoxi's sudden statement. He looked at Li An in surprise but was intimidated by his dark expression and awkwardly retreated back into the lab.
"You embarrass me enough at home, now you come out to shame yourself even more!" Li An's handsome face twisted with anger. He felt he had already been kind enough to Yan Luoxi and sincere in his attitude, but this stubborn girl wouldn't appreciate it.
Yan Luoxi knew she was causing embarrassment for Li An. She looked like a child who had made a mistake, lowering her eyes and speaking softly, as if whispering, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. The main issue is that I don't have money, so I need to clarify this with you."
Hearing her apology, Li An's anger subsided somewhat. "Quickly get up and let's go. Don't make a spectacle of yourself here.
The two of them had been overexerting themselves late into the night last night and then argued in the early morning today, both were starving. Li An suggested taking Yan Luoxi out for a meal, to which she didn't object; she had her own little plan. After all, it was Li An who took advantage of her last night, so it wasn't unreasonable for him to treat her to a meal.
They were too late for breakfast and too early for lunch at this hour, so Li An brought Yan Luoxi to a famous teahouse restaurant that served both morning and midday meals. Around 10:30 am there was still plenty of dim sum available.
This particular teahouse operated on a membership basis. The interior was elaborately decorated with intricate carvings and paintings, making it elegant and refined. Few people were dining at this hour, so the atmosphere was tranquil. A row of beautiful ladies wearing cheongsams stood by the entrance; upon seeing Li An enter, their eyes sparkled with affection, their faces blushed, and they parted their lips slightly: "Good morning, Mr. Li!"
The well-dressed general manager hurried over to greet them enthusiastically: "Oh! Mr. Li! It's been a while since you last came."
Li An flashed his trademark mischievous smile, stunning the ladies with his uninhibited beauty. He led Yan Luoxi into his private room as if he owned the place.
He had grown up in the south and was particularly fond of teahouses, which is why he reserved a room here long-term. His room was tastefully decorated, with poems and calligraphy hanging on the walls, bathed in soft lighting that added to its serene ambiance.
The manager personally came to serve them; Li An didn't hesitate to take charge of the menu, briskly ordering a large selection of dishes before slamming it shut and dismissing the manager.
When the food arrived, there were two servings of almond milk pudding. He passed one bowl to Yan Luoxi: "Try this. They do it really well here."
"Hmm." Yan Luoxi drank too much alcohol yesterday and still felt uncomfortable in her stomach today, with no appetite. She was eating the food in front of her half-heartedly.
Lì n looked at her sickly appearance and got up to leave for a while. Soon after, a waiter brought them a large bowl of soup. He, as a young master, lowered himself and personally served a bowl to Yan Luoxi.
Yan Luoxi was both fearful and respectful; how could she not drink it After taking two sips, the delicious taste slid down her throat and into her stomach, making her feel comfortable in every part of her body. As such, she drank another two bowls of soup.
After drinking the two bowls of soup, Yan Luoxi felt that the aftereffects of last night's hangover slowly disappeared, with her blood sugar gradually rising and her senses beginning to return to normal. Thinking about what happened yesterday evening and this morning, she felt more and more aggrieved.
She turned her eyes around and forced a look of hesitation, looking at Lì n in an innocent manner: "I drank too much last night, and it was not appropriate for that to happen. I know that this is a major taboo in the workplace, so... so tomorrow I won't go to work at the company, to avoid causing you any trouble..."
Lì n was drinking hot beverages when he heard her words; his expression darkened and his mouth formed into a thin line. Knowing that he wasn’t happy, Yan Luoxi still persisted in speaking: "Actually, this is good for both of us. With such an incident happening, working together...
"Stop being annoying! If you want to leave, go wherever you like; who cares about you!" Lì n's tone was harsh. This dead girl sure has the nerve; as soon as she crosses a river, she wants to tear down the bridge. He had specially arranged for someone to make her a hangover soup, and after drinking it, when she regained her energy, she immediately started opposing him. If he had known this would happen, he would have been better off giving it to the dogs.
Yan Luoxi heard his words, though harsh, also felt relieved. After a moment of silence, she said: "Thank you for your breakfast!" She stood up and wanted to leave.
Lili An sneered inwardly. Fool, don’t blame me for resorting to my old tricks just because you’re fickle.
He took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it calmly, watching Yan Luoxi walk towards the room’s entrance before slowly saying, "Enjoy your journey. As long as you’ve damaged the blue-and-white porcelain I gave you, I’ll deduct money from your two friends’ salaries every month!"
Upon hearing that she had to pay compensation, Yan Luoxi desperately stopped in her tracks. She felt a surge of anger and helplessness. She knew this bully wouldn’t let her off easily. She wanted to find the most vicious words to curse him but could only mutter, "Scoundrel!" before turning around to leave. As she walked, she inexplicably felt a sense of sorrow and grievance, almost in tears.
Lili An was tall with long legs; he caught up with Yan Luoxi in just a few steps, grabbing her collar angrily, "So you’ve got the guts now! Dare to act out in front of me! Did I say you could leave!"
He had always been quick-tempered and domineering since childhood, and this was no different when it came to relationships between men and women. Everyone else usually made concessions for him. Only Yan Luoxi dared repeatedly provoke him without thinking of the consequences. The moment he heard her say she would leave the company, his temper flared up, and now seeing her try to walk out unimpeded, he was truly angered.
Yan Luoxi sensed the malevolence in Lili An’s voice and stopped arguing with him out of fear. She could only stand still helplessly, glancing at him resentfully from the side.
The look of grievance tinged with tears she gave made Lili An feel a pang in his heart; he couldn’t bring himself to be angry anymore. He changed from pulling her collar to grabbing her arm.scene this morning, with somewhat disheveled hair, I hurriedly left Ran Xu's house. Soon after, wearing only sleep pants and draped in a casual jacket, Ran Xu followed me out and drove off with me.The...