The private room was silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Zhang Wei stared at the bodyguard on the ground, so dumbfounded he hadn't even noticed Xu Qianqing's departure.
"Director Zhang, are you still planning to do business today or not?"
Luo Xiu's mocking tone jolted Zhang Wei from his stupor. Zhang Wei snapped back to his senses, glaring at Luo Xiu with gritted teeth. "What are you all standing around for?!" he roared. "Get him!"
At his command, the remaining three bodyguards exchanged glances and rushed forward.
However, after a brief flurry of fists and feet, all three were left sprawling on the ground, unable to move.
As they lay there, they still couldn't comprehend how Luo Xiu had struck. They hadn't even seen him move.
Luo Xiu walked slowly toward Zhang Wei, his expression as cold as ice, his demeanor utterly indifferent.
Zhang Wei's face turned ashen with terror. He stumbled backward until he was cornered.
"Don't... don't come any closer!"
"Kid, do you have any idea who my boss is?"
"Do you know the consequences of causing a scene here?!"
THUD!
Without another word, Luo Xiu kicked him against the wall. "I'd actually love to meet your boss," he said nonchalantly.
As the saying goes, "In for a penny, in for a pound."
Luo Xiu knew that since he had decided to intervene on Xu Qianqing's behalf, he needed to solve all her problems at once. If he only dealt with Zhang Wei today, these people would just trouble Xu Qianqing again tomorrow, perhaps even more aggressively. That would just end up harming her. It was better to get it all over with.
Luo Xiu planted a foot on Zhang Wei's head and looked down at him with detachment. "I'll give you time to call for backup. While you're at it, you might as well call yourself an ambulance."
Blood trickled from Zhang Wei's mouth and nose. He seethed, "Kid, don't you go too far!"
Luo Xiu offered a cold smile. "If I hadn't been here today, I imagine you would have done something far worse to that girl."
Zhang Wei glared fiercely at Luo Xiu, then took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Hello, is that Brother Qian...?"
Luo Xiu shrugged, walked over to a sofa, sat down, and crossed his legs. "Make it quick," he said. "I don't have much time."
「About ten minutes later.」
The sound of high heels echoed from the corridor outside. A bodyguard hurried to open the door.
As it opened, Luo Xiu glanced over to see a stunning beauty in flesh-toned stockings and high heels entering the room. The woman had an oval face and light makeup. She wore a pink leather mini-dress that was both sexy and elegant.
However, Luo Xiu noticed a hint of frailty in her expression.
Following the breathtaking woman was a tall, handsome, and well-dressed young man in a suit.
Upon seeing the newcomers, Zhang Wei immediately bowed and scraped. "Miss, what brings you here?"
This woman was none other than Sun Li, the eldest miss of the Sun Family.
Zhang Wei felt flustered. The person he had called wasn't Sun Li, so he was surprised to see her.
The handsome young man beside Sun Li spoke. "The Miss was handling some business nearby. When she heard there was trouble, she decided to stop by. Wei, what was the situation you called me about?"
"It's this brat!" Zhang Wei snarled, pointing at Luo Xiu. "He came here causing trouble and beat up our men!"
Sun Li merely glanced at Luo Xiu, seemingly unconcerned, then looked at the handsome young man by her side. "Ah Qian, handle it."
"Yes, Miss." The young man named Ah Qian nodded and stepped toward Luo Xiu.
Everyone looked at Luo Xiu with pity. Now that even Brother Qian is getting involved, this arrogant brat is going to be skinned alive, if he isn't killed outright! The nerve of him, causing trouble on Sun Family turf! In Sea City, the Sun Family reigns supreme!
"Kid, do you even know where this is—"
THUD!
Before Ah Qian could finish his sentence, his body was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground.
This sudden turn of events left everyone dumbfounded.
Zhang Wei's eyes widened, and it took him a moment to recover. "You dare lay a hand on Brother Qian?!" he shouted furiously. "You're damn tired of living!"
Sun Li stared at Luo Xiu, also in disbelief.
Ah Qian had just returned from a tour in a combat zone. His skills were impressive, and he had even studied real martial arts. That was why the Sun Family valued him so highly and had put him in charge of the nightclubs in this area.
Sun Li's eyelids, lightly dusted with pale purple eyeshadow, drooped slightly. How did that guy even move? she wondered.
「Meanwhile.」
Ah Qian struggled to his feet, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth. With a roar, he charged at Luo Xiu again.
He'd been careless, he thought. That was the only reason Luo Xiu had landed a cheap shot.
THUD!
But in the next instant, he was sent flying backward again, slamming heavily to the ground.
And this time, no one saw Luo Xiu move either. His attack was simply too fast.
Luo Xiu sauntered forward. Just as Ah Qian struggled to rise, Luo Xiu planted a foot on his chest. Looking down at him, Luo Xiu said with a faint smile, "Trying to get up again? What are you trying to prove? That one punch isn't enough to keep you down?"
"Miss! Miss, what's wrong?!" Zhang Wei suddenly cried out.
Startled by the shout, Luo Xiu turned his head. He saw the young miss of the Sun Family clutching her chest, crouched on the ground. Her body was trembling, her complexion as white as snow.
"Medicine... Get my medicine..." Sun Li gasped, her face contorted in pain as she shakily reached out her hand.
But Zhang Wei and the others were at a complete loss, not knowing where to find any medicine.
Ah Qian, burning with anxiety and ignoring his own injuries, scrambled over to support Sun Li.
Very few people knew that the Sun Family suffered from a strange hereditary illness, but Ah Qian was one of them.
The Miss is having an attack!
Luo Xiu observed Sun Li for a moment, his eyes narrowing as he discerned something. "This is Congenital Meridian Atrophy," he stated indifferently. "It's already in the late stages. You don't have long to live."
"Shut up!" Ah Qian roared at Luo Xiu. "This has nothing to do with you! Kid, I'll settle the score with you later!"
With that, he helped Sun Li up, intending to take her to the hospital.
Luo Xiu, however, acted as if Ah Qian didn't exist. He walked over to stand before Sun Li. "Miss, I can cure you."
Sun Li looked up at Luo Xiu. He diagnosed my illness with a single glance. He must have some real skill. She had only come out today because she'd run out of medicine and was on her way to Wan Yao Hall. When she heard there was trouble at Yuehuang Entertainment City, she decided to take a look, never expecting her illness to flare up at this exact moment.
"Miss, don't listen to his nonsense!" Ah Qian said urgently. "I'll take you to Wan Yao Hall right away!"
"You... you can really cure me?" Sun Li asked, ignoring Ah Qian.
Although she didn't quite believe someone as young as Luo Xiu could cure her hereditary disease, she still felt a sliver of hope.
Luo Xiu's expression was unreadable. He pointed to a nearby sofa and said, "If you want to be cured, take off your clothes and lie down over there."
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