Seeing it was Xiao Hailong, Dong Ruolin didn’t feel like answering. She had no good impression of him. It was obvious he was trying to get close to her, but she had zero interest in people like him. So she hung up.


But Xiao Hailong was persistent. After several calls, Dong Ruolin finally answered, her tone cold: “Hailong, what do you want?”


Xiao Hailong quickly said, “Ruolin, I heard you got promoted to Sales Director?”


Dong Ruolin was surprised, “How did you find out so fast?”


Xiao Hailong laughed, “I have a few friends at Emgrand Group. They told me after seeing the official announcement.”


“Yeah,” Dong Ruolin replied. “I did get promoted.”


“Congratulations!” Xiao Hailong said excitedly. “That’s a powerful position with great prospects. You’re really lucky this time!”


“Thanks,” Dong Ruolin replied flatly.


Xiao Hailong continued, “Ruolin, you’ve been in Jinling for a while now. Things didn’t go well the last time at Tianxiang Mansion, and I want to apologize. Since you’ve just been promoted, I’d love to take you out for dinner to celebrate. What do you say?”


Dong Ruolin politely declined, “I might have to work late tonight…”


Xiao Hailong insisted, “Ruolin, good things like this deserve immediate celebration! Otherwise, the joy won’t feel the same tomorrow. You don’t have many friends in Jinling, so why not just the two of us? It’ll be quiet and relaxing.”


Dong Ruolin was slightly tempted. To be honest, she really wanted to celebrate. But since Xiao Churan was unavailable, she didn’t know who else to invite. Xiao Hailong might be a bit phony, but having company was better than celebrating alone.


Thinking it over, Dong Ruolin said, “Okay, send me the address.”


“Great! I’ve reserved a spot at Jinling Hotel. Just give them my name when you arrive.”


“Alright, I’ll be there soon.”


Dong Ruolin left the company and took a taxi to Jinling Hotel. It wasn’t as luxurious as Tianxiang Mansion, but still one of the top places in Jinling.


Xiao Hailong stood at the entrance in a suit, his hair slicked back, trying to look sophisticated. However, the bandages on his hand ruined the image he was trying to create.


Dong Ruolin arrived wearing a casual top and jeans, looking youthful and vibrant. As soon as she stepped out of the car, she attracted all the attention.


Xiao Hailong felt proud and quickly approached her.

“Ruolin, you look gorgeous today. Come on in, everything’s ready.”


“Thank you,” Dong Ruolin replied politely.


They sat down, and soon the food arrived. Xiao Hailong had the waiter bring out a top-tier bottle of red wine and said flatteringly,

“Ruolin, today is a special day. We have to celebrate with some wine!”


Dong Ruolin quickly declined, “No, I’ll just have some juice.”


Xiao Hailong was disappointed. He had planned to get her drunk and see if he could make a move, but she outright refused to drink. He forced a smile,

“No worries. Juice it is.”


At that moment, a scholarly-looking young man at the next table couldn’t take his eyes off Dong Ruolin. Since she walked in, he had been captivated by her beauty and elegance, thinking she looked like a goddess descended to earth.


After observing for a while and realizing they didn’t seem like a couple, he decided not to miss this chance.


Moments later, the young man stood up, walked over to their table, and said to Dong Ruolin,

“Miss, from the moment you walked in, I was captivated. Would you be willing to share your contact information with me?”


Dong Ruolin was stunned. She never expected to be approached like this while dining.


Xiao Hailong was furious.

Damn it! Who the hell is this guy? Can’t he see I’m trying to woo her? How dare he hit on my date?


Before Dong Ruolin could respond, Xiao Hailong snapped coldly,

“Who the hell are you? Why are you bothering us?”


The young man replied calmly,

“I’m talking to this lady. What does it have to do with you?”


Then he turned back to Dong Ruolin,

“Miss, I’ve been watching you for a while. I didn’t want to be rude, but I couldn’t resist approaching you. I hope you’ll forgive me.”


Xiao Hailong exploded.

Damn it! This guy’s asking for trouble!


Without another word, Xiao Hailong grabbed a wine bottle from the table and smashed it over the young man’s head.


CRASH! Blood splattered everywhere!