Chapter 549: Maybe I Really Do Need a Man

Chen Xiao wasn’t joking.

He really called an ambulance.

And it was precisely because he called the ambulance that Hong Mei, who was already feeling slightly anxious, suddenly became even more nervous.

She wasn’t exactly a law-abiding woman.

If she were, she definitely wouldn’t have said those things to Chen Xiao today.

If she were, she certainly wouldn’t have exhibited those odd habits in her daily life.

Chen Xiao’s intentions were well-meaning.

He didn’t want the people he knew to really turn into lunatics in the end.

When a problem is discovered, it must be restrained and solved.

Even though the person with the problem was someone he was meeting for the first time.

But because of Guo Qing’s message and the factory they were about to cooperate with, Chen Xiao felt there were certain things he needed to do.

He watched as the people in white coats walked into the barbershop.

Old Li, who wasn’t young anymore, suddenly turned pale.

When he looked towards Chen Xiao, he suddenly saw the fresh blood seeping from Hong Mei’s neck and exclaimed:

"Chen Xiao, you’ve hurt someone!"

"Gosh, I knew I shouldn’t have let you handle it."

Chen Xiao didn’t look at Old Li but said to Hong Mei:

"President Hong, your uncontrollable curiosity about some unknown things... Let me tell you, among the truly unknown things in this world, death is at the forefront!"

"So instead of exploring this and that, why not gamble with your own life? You can properly experience the process of dying. Even if it won’t make you understand the mindset of a murderer or criminal, it can certainly let you clearly feel what it’s like to be killed."

With that, Chen Xiao placed the razor at her carotid artery.

Hong Mei’s body trembled instantly.

Chen Xiao always believed in one principle.

And that is, in this world, unless absolutely necessary,

very few people truly dare to calmly face death.

Of course, suicides are not rare in life.

But during the process of starting and ending their suicide, did they ever regret it?

No one has the answer to that.

Chen Xiao believed they all probably regretted it.

For example, like those who drank paraquat to commit suicide, they are the best examples.

Sadly, there’s time to regret after drinking paraquat, but no chance to survive.

As for other methods, they are too quick, allowing remorse only in that brief moment.

The tremble in Hong Mei’s body was a sign of fear emerging within her, telling Chen Xiao.

And what Chen Xiao wanted was exactly Hong Mei’s fear.

Only if she is afraid will she understand that death is not something to be curious about, but something to ponder deeply and revere.

The cost of disregarding life is ultimately paying with one’s own life.

At the moment when the icy blade was about to cut deeper, Hong Mei finally turned her head to the side.

She stared at Chen Xiao, panting heavily.

Her reaction made Chen Xiao realize that his plan had somewhat succeeded.

At least at this moment, Hong Mei cherished her life very much.

Only by cherishing her own life first can she come to revere others’ lives because of it.

At this moment, from outside, the impatient emergency personnel asked:

"Who made the call?"

Chen Xiao stood up and apologized: "Sorry, there might not really be an emergency here, truly sorry!"

Chen Xiao knew this behavior was very wrong.

Not only did it occupy medical resources, but it also caused these emergency personnel a wasted trip.

The few personnel were visibly displeased: "What’s wrong with you?"

"Again, my apologies. May I know which hospital you are from? I’m Chen Xiao, the general manager of Dong’an Technology in Dongzhou. Due to some special circumstances, I made the emergency call."

"To express my apologies, I am willing to donate two ambulances to your hospital."

Upon hearing this, the emergency personnel’s expressions softened:

"You’re not joking, right?"

"I’m serious. By this time tomorrow, two brand new ambulances will be at your hospital."

Chen Xiao said earnestly.

At this moment, Hong Mei finally reacted and said:

"Mr. Chen, consider those two ambulances as my donation!"

Chen Xiao looked at Hong Mei and asked: "Is President Hong awake now?"

Hong Mei nodded solemnly.

Smart as she was, she now understood Chen Xiao’s well-meaning efforts.

The emergency personnel heard the words "president" exchanged between the two and realized there might indeed be something worthwhile, so they were no longer upset as before.

After all, there’s no hospital that wouldn’t want more ambulances!

If this trip could bring two ambulances to the hospital, then they’d be willing to make a fool’s errand every day.

In the end, Hong Mei brushed off Chen Xiao, stating that the donation would be made in her personal capacity, without any corporate affiliation.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao just smiled and didn’t say more.

He believed that someone like Hong Mei shouldn’t be lacking in money.

Soon, after both parties agreed, the emergency personnel left happily.

Old Li came over, looking confused, and asked: "Xiaochen, what were you two doing? I really can’t figure it out!"

"It’s nothing Uncle Li, sorry for disturbing you today."

Old Li shook his head: "It’s nothing, I thought you two had some dispute, but it seems I was overthinking."

"Alright, Uncle Li, next time I’ll bring my father here for a shave."

"Sure thing."

Old Li responded happily.

Chen Xiao didn’t stay any longer in the barbershop and left with Hong Mei, returning to their car.

Before getting in the car, Hong Mei suddenly stopped Chen Xiao.

Curious, Chen Xiao turned back to look, and Hong Mei bowed to him, expressing her gratitude:

"Mr. Chen, really, thank you for everything you did for me today."

Chen Xiao smiled: "Actually, you also had the idea of self-rescue subconsciously. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have said those things to me in the office. Over time, you’ve probably been troubled by those thoughts for a while, haven’t you?"

"Yes, once those thoughts emerged, it’s like having two little people in my head. One makes me excited, while the other makes me feel a crisis."

"But all along, the excited little guy has always had the upper hand. Until today, you let me genuinely feel that terrifying feeling, and only then did I suddenly realize how crazy those words I said to you before were."

Chen Xiao wasn’t sure if Hong Mei truly realized it or if she was just putting on an act with him.

But he had done what he wanted to do, and if the result was still uncontrollable, it wasn’t his concern anymore.

"Since you’ve detected the crisis, exercise more restraint in the future. Also, whatever messy stuff you’ve got, just get rid of it."

Chen Xiao offered his advice.

Hong Mei thought seriously for a moment and then suddenly said with a furrowed brow: "Perhaps Mr. Chen is right, I might really need a man now."