As for the assassins in the villa, Li Se directly had Tang Xi take them away.
By six in the evening, the Grand Majestic Hotel had been completely booked. It seemed someone was hosting a banquet, but it puzzled many that no invitations were sent out. Consequently, not many luxury cars were parked outside the hotel that day.
Su Meichao wasn't foolish. Li Se had only mentioned an apology banquet and hadn't specified any guests, so he hadn't invited anyone.
When Su Mei arrived at the hotel entrance, she felt a bit confused. What was happening at the hotel today? It seemed like a banquet was about to take place, yet there were no guests. However, she didn't bother to dwell on it. Just as she was about to step out, she saw a familiar car approaching.
"Sister Mei," Li Se called out, waving as he parked his car.
"Why are you here?" Su Mei asked with a seductive smile. "Do you miss your sister? If you miss me that much, why did you run away last time?"
As she spoke, she leaned forward slightly, almost pressing against Li Se. She whispered, "Although it's my first time, my skills in bed are absolutely outstanding."
Li Se couldn't help but shiver and quickly changed the subject. "Sister Mei, would you like to attend an apology banquet?"
"An apology banquet?" Su Mei looked puzzled.
"You'll know when you go," Li Se said, taking Su Mei's hand and leading her into the hotel.
Su Mei was very confused as to why she was being brought to an apology banquet. When she saw Su Meichao, her body trembled. Su Meichao was her paternal uncle, and they hadn't seen each other for several months. She truly hadn't expected to meet him here.
Similarly, Su Meichao hadn't expected to encounter Su Mei, and his expression immediately soured.
Su Meichao quickly regained his composure and smiled, "Little Mei, it's been a long time. Your grandfather misses you dearly. You should come back with me."
"He misses me?" Su Mei sneered. "Then I shouldn't go back at all. If I go back, you'll all turn me into a medicinal ingredient!"
"As a member of the Su family, shouldn't you?" Su Meichao replied dismissively. "Your grandfather's life is hanging by a thread. Divine Physician Zuo has already said that you have a naturally alluring constitution and your body is needed as a medicinal ingredient. As long as your grandfather can recover, the Su family will surely remain at its peak. Do you know the consequences for the Su family if your grandfather is gone?"
"It has nothing to do with me!" Su Mei said coldly. She was utterly disillusioned with the Su family. In the past, for the sake of profit, they had arranged a marriage for her. Although she had resisted, she hadn't hated the Su family this much. But now, for profit, they were willing to sacrifice her life.
"Presumptuous!" Su Meichao slammed the table in anger. "As a member of the Su family, how can it not concern you? This is your responsibility. You must come back with me today. You have no choice. Your grandfather can't hold on any longer!"
Su Mei's face turned grim. She looked at Li Se beside her, wondering what he meant. Had he reached an agreement with the Su family?
"Patriarch Su, since you've investigated me, you should know that I'm a doctor. There's no such thing as using a person as a medicinal ingredient in this world," Li Se said, unable to comprehend how any doctor would dare to use a person as an ingredient. What was most frightening was that some people actually believed such nonsense. The world truly was full of wonders.
"What do you know?" Su Meichao snorted. "At your age, what medical skills can you possibly have? It's all just rumor and hearsay. How dare you question Divine Physician Zuo's medical skills? I've hosted this apology banquet as you requested. I expect to see the pharmaceutical factory resume production tomorrow, otherwise, I won't let this matter rest!"
He paused before continuing, "Furthermore, I intend to take Little Mei back to the capital. This is a matter for our Su family, and I hope you won't interfere!"
"Setting aside the fact that there are no medical treatments in this world that use people as medicinal ingredients, even if there were, your Su family elder is so old. Is it justifiable to have a young person sacrifice their life for him?" Li Se asked with a frown.
Bang!
Su Meichao slammed the table again. "I told you, this is our Su family's business and has nothing to do with you!"
Slap!
Li Se slapped him across the face. "Who gave you the right to speak to me like that?"
"You hit me?" Su Meichao's eyes widened, looking like a wronged child. He pointed a trembling hand at Li Se. "You... you actually dared to hit me?!"
As the head of the Su family, he held a high position. When had he ever been treated like this? Yet, at this very moment, he had been slapped by a young man, the boss of a small company. If not for the pain on his face, Su Meichao could hardly believe he had been slapped.
The butler was furious. He lunged at Li Se, his palm striking out. His speed was astonishing, carrying a subtle hidden force, indicating he was also a master. This was why Su Meichao had only brought his butler when he came to Qingyun City, without any other companions.
"Be careful!" Su Mei exclaimed. In her heart, a tempest raged. Li Se actually dared to hit Su Meichao. To be honest, it felt incredibly satisfying, but this action would also completely offend the Su family. This slap was a hundred times more severe than crippling Su Yuanchao earlier!
Li Se remained unfazed. He activated his qi cultivation technique, channeling true qi to his palm, and blocked the incoming strike.
Slap!
As their palms met, they quickly separated. Li Se only took a step back, while the Su family butler staggered back several steps.
"So you truly have such formidable skills. No wonder you dare to be so arrogant, but you will surely die today!" The butler could no longer tolerate Li Se. He formed his palms into claws and attacked from a distance.
"Kill me?" Li Se sneered. "If I die, do you think the pharmaceutical factory can continue to operate?"
"Stop!" Su Meichao commanded.
The butler halted, his expression extremely grim. "Patriarch, he's gone too far!"
"Has he?" Li Se said dismissively. "This is the apology banquet you organized, yet look at your attitude. Does this look like an apology? Slapping you is considered lenient. If you want to apologize, do it properly. Otherwise, the factory won't open. Whether I offend the military is uncertain, but your Su family will surely be ruined. Don't think I don't know what happened in the capital. Next time, it won't be the Su family's gate that's breached!"
Li Se now had a very good relationship with Xiao Ye, so he was already aware of the events in the capital. He was using the influence of the Xiao family to deter Su Meichao.
His words caused Su Meichao and the butler's expressions to drastically change. They genuinely hadn't expected Li Se to know about that matter.
It wasn't surprising, then, that he was so audacious. Both of them inwardly cursed, calling him a dog relying on the power of its master.
Su Meichao said word by word, through gritted teeth, "I'm sorry!"
"Your attitude lacks sincerity!"
"I'm sorry!" Su Meichao repeated the words. After being slapped, he had to apologize again. There was nothing more humiliating in the world.
"Your voice isn't loud enough!"
Su Meichao raised his voice and roared, word by word, "I'M! SORRY!"