The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

In the main seat of the private room sat a serene figure, like a fairy untouched by worldly affairs.

Snow-white skin, beautiful peach blossom eyes, and an exquisitely beautiful face that is beyond reproach.

She looks almost exactly the same as she did ten years ago, as if she were still that graceful and pure young girl, without any trace of time.

Time seemed to have stood still for her for ten years, never passing by.

The only difference is that her once thick, black hair is now completely silver-white, like snow falling in winter.

At this moment, her cold gaze coldly stared at the three trembling, well-dressed men in front of her.

"Mr. Xu, please... I have elderly parents to support, young children to raise, and a mortgage to pay. If I go to jail, how will they survive..."

"Please forgive me this time, I promise I'll never do it again..."

"President Xu... I promise that I will dedicate myself to the company from now on and will never do anything out of line..."

Their legs trembled uncontrollably, as if the Grim Reaper sitting before them could kill them at any moment.

"President Xu's meaning is very clear: all ill-gotten gains must be returned, and you must apply to work in the Africa division for five years. Otherwise, you will be prosecuted for infringing trade secrets. There is no room for negotiation."

The assistant beside them frowned and placed a series of documents in front of them.

"Director Qin sold company secrets to a foreign competitor, profiting 200 million, which caused a major blow to the group's business in North America."

"Director Du embezzled public funds and used substandard building materials in the Wangjiacun Bridge project, causing the bridge to collapse and seriously damaging the reputation of the group's construction companies."

"Director Li, as the purchasing and sales manager of Sinian Mall, has accepted bribes from suppliers for the past three years and allowed substandard products to be listed on the mall, resulting in a large number of consumers suffering from food poisoning. After the incident, he chose to cover it up and blocked the feedback platform, which led to the fermentation of public opinion and huge losses to the group."

"President Xu is giving you the right to choose because you are all veterans of the group. This is an opportunity for you, so cherish it."

Director Li gritted his teeth and glared fiercely at the figure in the main seat.

"Send me to Africa? Dream on!"

"Back then, I gave up a high-paying job at a big company to come to Si Nian to help the company overcome the initial difficulties. What's wrong with taking a little extra money? If the water is too clear, there will be no fish. Mr. Xu is a top student, surely he understands this principle?"

"My family has all gone abroad. Even if I run away, you can't stop me!"

Upon hearing this, the other two directors also straightened their backs a bit.

"That's right! You want to sue us, but you've destroyed all the evidence. There's nothing you can do about it."

A soft laugh echoed in the private room.

Xu Xi, who had been silent all along, raised her proud head and spoke softly.

"Do you know how much a human life is worth?"

"What do you mean?"

"Ten million."

Xu Xi held up one finger and pointed it at everyone.

Her tone was calm and devoid of any emotion, as if she were speaking to a group of dead people.

"Ten million can buy a person's life and make him work for me, trampling on all worldly laws."

Her cold eyes swept over the three of them.

"Thirty million is nothing to me."

These words struck them like a thunderbolt, leaving them instantly silent.

Cold sweat began to break out on the backs of the three directors.

Mr. Xu started from scratch and, at a young age, has come to own such a large multinational corporation.

This inevitably leads people to think of some shady methods.

With a "thump," Director Du, whose heart was the most vulnerable, had already knelt down on both knees.

"Mr. Xu... I'll go to Africa and return every penny I embezzled... Please spare my wife and children... I beg you..."

Two assistants helped him out of the private room.

Director Li and Director Qin were also unable to withstand the terrifying aura and collapsed to the ground, being helped out of the private room by their assistants.

"You, go and keep an eye on them."

Xu Xi raised her delicate hand and pointed to the last remaining assistant in the private room.

"If they don't have dignity themselves, then help them have dignity."

"Yes, Mr. Xu!"

The assistant shuddered and quickly left the private room.

Xu Xi was the only one left in the private room.

She closed her eyes, swirled the wine in her glass, and let the dishes on the table gradually cool down without taking a single bite.

Xu Nian, who witnessed all of this from outside the door, was immediately horrified, and the hairs on her entire body trembled.

Xu Xi now... is terrifying.

How did she become like this?

"New guy! What's wrong with you?!"

When the senior team leader saw the broken plates on the ground, his blood ran cold.

"This is the food ordered by the VIP room number one! Dude! You want me to go down from the 16th floor without taking the stairs or the elevator, right?!"

"I'm...I'm sorry..."

Xu Nian bent down and picked up the pieces of the broken glass one by one.

"Never mind that for now, all eight dishes are ready. Take this plate and go inside to serve!"

The team leader gave Xu Nian another dish, called the cleaning staff to clean up the mess, and picked up the walkie-talkie to tell the kitchen to make another spicy chicken dish urgently.

Xu Nian pulled her mask up, completely covering her face, leaving only her eyes visible.

He followed the other seven waiters into VIP room number 1688.

Please enjoy your meal.

Please enjoy your meal.

Please enjoy your meal.

The waiters respectfully placed dishes on the table, afraid of offending their most distinguished guest.

Please enjoy your meal.

After serving the last dish, Xu Nian lowered her voice and recited the polite phrases, then followed the other waiters out of the private room with her head down.

"etc!"

Xu Xi, who had been keeping her eyes closed, suddenly opened them and shouted loudly.

The waiters all stopped in their tracks, turned to look at her, and bowed slightly.

"Mr. Xu, is there anything I can do to help you?"

The team leader rushed in, his face beaming with smiles, trying to ingratiate himself with Xu Xi.

If this lady isn't served well, his position is effectively over.

Xu Xi ignored him, her cold eyes fixed on Xu Nian, who was fully armed.

"You stay, everyone else out."

"Yes."

The other waiters breathed a sigh of relief and filed out of the private room.

Before leaving, the team leader looked at Xu Nian with pleading eyes.

It's as if it's saying: Please don't cause any trouble, I'm begging you.

The door closed softly, leaving only the two people in the private room, who were trembling with fear.

Xu Nian shivered involuntarily, lowered her head slightly, and dared not look directly at the small figure in the main seat.

"What's your name?"

Xu Xi spoke calmly.

Xu Nian suppressed her fear, bowed slightly, and performed the etiquette required by the hotel.

"Distinguished guest, my name is Chu Qing, employee number 7026. How may I help you?"

Chu Qing was, of course, a name he made up.

He knew very well how much harm he had caused Xu Xi.

If his identity is recognized, given Xu Xi's current personality, she probably won't let him off easily.

"Take off your mask."

Xu Xi stared coldly at his eyes, which were visible through his mask.

Xu Nian trembled and stammered an explanation.

"Honorable guest, my face was burned, and I was worried that it might frighten you."

"Take it off!"

Xu Xi shouted angrily.

Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open, and Wang Bin walked in respectfully.

"Hello Mr. Xu, I am the service manager from Yuntianlou. Was there anything about our service process that you found unpleasant?"

"It's nothing."

Xu Xi said calmly.

"But this waiter looks a lot like someone who betrayed me in the past."

"Mr. Xu, you're too kind. This waitress only came to Yuncheng from another city to work about six months ago. How could she possibly have any connection with you?"

Wang Bin had a big smile on his face.

"However, whatever the reason, if it affected your dining experience, it's our hotel's fault. So, I'll waive your bill. Is that alright?"

"I don't need that little bit of money."

Xu Xi smiled slightly and looked away from Xu Nian.

"I think I made a mistake."

"Take him away, and keep the bill as normal."

"Yes, Mr. Xu."

Wang Bin quickly called Xu Nian and left the 1688 private room.

Watching the man's retreating figure, Xu Xi's lips curved into a slight smile.