Invincible Little School Doctor
Chapter 1104: 1103: I’ll Destroy You! (Second Update)

Chapter 1104: Chapter 1103: I’ll Destroy You! (Second Update)

At the dining table, Xiao Haimei initially refrained from mentioning the company’s plan to move into the Imperial Capital. It wasn’t until Ma Bangguo was enjoying his drink that she spoke up: “Minister Ma, I wonder when the approval for our company’s move into the Imperial Capital will be finalized?”

Ma Bangguo replied, “Miss Xiao, you should know that there are countless companies in the Imperial Capital, with many people trying desperately to get in, so our review process is extremely strict.”

“I understand that, but I assure you there are no procedural issues with our company; feel free to have it thoroughly checked.”

“It’s not just about the review; indeed, moving into the Imperial Capital is troublesome, even for me to speak up, it would take some time.”

“Then I hope you can pay more attention to it and look after us in the future.”

“Rest assured, I’ve been keeping an eye on your case, but certain things aren’t up to me alone, Miss Xiao, you’ll have to be patient.”

The two continued their conversation, and Ye Haochuan figured out that Ma Bangguo was merely deflecting, the classic act of taking money without doing anything!

From his words, it seemed he wasn’t satisfied either—the money might not be sufficient, or he had some ideas about Xiao Haimei, but he was being quite discreet given Ye Haochuan’s presence.

This left Ye Haochuan rather displeased. He took the chance while Ma Bangguo went to the restroom and said to Xiao Haimei, “This guy Ma is really shameless, not satisfied with the money he got and even dares to have intentions towards you!”

Xiao Haimei replied helplessly, “What else can be done? He’s an official in the Imperial Capital; if we offend him, our company can kiss goodbye to moving in.”

Ye Haochuan slammed the table and said, “If being nice doesn’t work, we try force; he’s just an Industry Minister, can’t be that powerful, can he?”

Xiao Haimei quickly advised Ye Haochuan, “Don’t act recklessly. I’ve already looked into it—to prevent cultivators from interfering excessively with the human world, Xuanmen explicitly prohibits cultivators from meddling in politics. These officials in the Imperial Capital are quite extraordinary, probably won’t succumb. Even if you succeed, Xuanmen would certainly punish you. I don’t want to see you suffer.”

Back in Haishan, Xiao Haimei felt Ma Bangguo was taking the money without doing the work, so she considered asking Ye Haochuan for help. But upon hearing that cultivators are prohibited from meddling in politics, she immediately abandoned the idea, and when no option was left, personally invited Ma Bangguo for dinner.

Being held back by Xiao Haimei, Ye Haochuan was somewhat frustrated and said, “I can’t intervene, so I’m just supposed to let that old jerk take advantage of you? Luckily I came today, otherwise he would definitely not have behaved so well!”

“There’s nothing else to do; if it really doesn’t work, we’ll just offer him some more money and wait a little longer.”

Ye Haochuan said, “If it really doesn’t work, then we’ll find someone else. I refuse to believe we can’t find another person to help in the Imperial Capital!”

Xiao Haimei said helplessly, “This Industry Minister is someone I connected with using many contacts in Haishan, where will I find anyone else right now?”

Just as Ye Haochuan was about to say something else, Ma Bangguo returned, seated himself beside Xiao Haimei, and raised his glass, saying, “Come on, Miss Xiao, let’s have another drink.”

Xiao Haimei had no choice but to continue drinking with him and keep probing about the company moving in.

“Minister Ma, I understand this might be a hassle; if we need to smooth things over with other departments, you just let us know, as long as it helps the company move in smoothly, we can talk.”

Minister Ma nodded and said, “Miss Xiao, you’re correct, indeed some departments need smoothing over; if needed, I’ll let you know.”

The two talked for quite a while, but there was still no progress; Ma Bangguo kept making no promises or guarantees, simply saying he’d handle it, but never specifying when it would be completed.

Ye Haochuan was extremely upset, so he abruptly stood up, and seeing things could go awry, Xiao Haimei immediately grabbed Ye Haochuan’s sleeve tightly.

“Little Ye, what are you about to do?” Ma Bangguo frowned.

Xiao Haimei immediately laughed it off, saying, “It’s nothing, Haochuan just wants to toast you a drink!”

“Better not; it’s fine for Miss Xiao and me to drink together, but if there’s another person, my capacity will be too limited!” Ma Bangguo declined.

Damn it! You really think I want to toast you? You’re just pushing your luck!

At that moment, Ye Haochuan suddenly heard a familiar voice outside the private room and headed for the door.

“Haochuan, where are you going?”

“To the restroom.”

Ye Haochuan opened the door to the private room, and in the corridor, an acquaintance was conversing with others.

“Elder Han, I didn’t expect to see you here. How have you been?” Ye Haochuan approached warmly.

This person was the former Minister of Political Affairs, Han Tianxing!

Upon seeing Ye Haochuan, Han Tianxing dismissed the others promptly, walked over with a smile, and said, “Haochuan, when did you arrive in the Imperial Capital?”

“I’ve been here for quite a while.”

“An invitation is less serendipitous than a chance encounter, come, come, come, let’s have a drink together today!” Han Tianxing cordially invited.

Ye Haochuan, feeling gloomy, shook his head and said, “Let’s do it another day, I still have some business to attend to here today.”

Han Tianxing asked, “Judging by your expression, did you run into some trouble? Tell me about it?”

Ye Haochuan said, “Actually, it’s not a big deal; it’s just that my girlfriend’s company wants to move into the Imperial Capital, but the approval hasn’t come through…”

Ye Haochuan proceeded to narrate how Xiao Haimei sought help from Ma Bangguo, sent gifts, and hosted dinners, ending with, “If there was another way, I wouldn’t have gone to Ma Bangguo, but this guy is really unreliable!”

Han Tianxing said, “I thought it was something major. Don’t worry, this matter is on my shoulders!”

“Really? That would be too great, thank you so much, Elder Han!” Ye Haochuan didn’t decline; he had helped Han Tianxing before, and Han Tianxing had once said he could be approached for matters in the Imperial Capital. Besides, Han Tianxing was a former Minister of Political Affairs, had served as an official all his life, and many in Huaxia’s upper echelons were his students.

Han Tianxing said, “Are you relieved now? Then come drink a bit with me, and bring your girlfriend along to introduce her, shall we?”

“No problem! Elder Han, please hold on a moment.”

Ye Haochuan turned back to the private room, intending to end the meal with Ma Bangguo; if he went drinking and left Xiao Haimei alone there, he’d be extremely uneasy!

As he reached the door of the private room, he hadn’t entered yet and heard Xiao Haimei’s enraged voice.

“Minister Ma, please have some respect. My boyfriend will be back soon!”

“Heh, what’s some young guy going to do to me? With one word from me, he could be thrown out of the Imperial Capital anytime!”

“Hmph, Minister Ma, you’re underestimating my boyfriend; he’s a Xuanmen Cultivator!”

“And so what if he’s a Cultivator? Old man has seen plenty of them!”

Ye Haochuan immediately kicked open the door, angrily saying, “You old bastard, how dare you take advantage of my woman when I’m not here! I won’t let you get away with this!”