"He must love you very much~"
"More than I know how to please you~~"
"Unlike me, childish and making things difficult for you~~"
…..
Hearing these lyrics, which seemed tailor-made for him...
Su Fan felt a wave of...
A pain that breathes...
Agony!
Unbearable agony!!!
Before he could recover from his sorrow, he heard Mu Xiaowan struggling beside him.
"Junior, what are you doing? You're hurting me."
"S-Sorry! I didn't mean to."
Su Fan instinctively let go and apologized repeatedly.
Looking at Mu Xiaowan's slightly startled expression, he felt a surge of guilt.
Right... he had been gone for so many years…
Mu Xiaowan getting married and having a child — wasn't that perfectly normal?
Did he expect her to foolishly wait for him her whole life?!
What right did he even have to be upset? It was his fault to begin with...
The fire in Su Fan's chest gradually faded, replaced by deep remorse.
This outcome — he'd honestly expected it.
After returning to the Magic City, he deliberately avoided seeking her out, wasn't that proof he was already mentally prepared to never meet her again?
Now that he saw Mu Xiaowan living happily with a complete family, that should be enough.
It's not like he would act as a homewrecker, destroying the family she had worked so hard to build, right?
Besides, his goal in this life was to reach the peak of martial arts.
As for love, that was no longer part of his pursuit...
Su Fan thought a lot, then finally smirked and let go with a relieved smile.
Just as he was about to let go of everything and give his blessings to his former lover...
A domineering and familiar angry voice rang out:
"What the hell are you two doing?!"
It was Huo Qichen returning from the restroom.
The moment he stepped out, he saw a scene that he couldn't tolerate...
The woman he deeply cherished was actually talking to another man?!!
Huo Qichen's face instantly turned dark, his eyes flashing with danger.
Clenching his fists tightly, he tried to control his emotions, strode forward, and forcefully grabbed Mu Xiaowan's wrist, pulling her in front of him...
"You bitch! How dare you trample on my bottom line while I'm away and flirt with another man?! Are you really that desperate?"
"I already promised you! As long as you obey me, you can continue to enjoy my exclusive affection. Such great kindness, yet you still don't cherish it?"
"Woman, even if you're wild and unruly, do you want my child to follow in your footsteps and become a shameless whore like you?"
"......"
Huo Qichen's voice was low and magnetic, carrying an irresistible dominance.
He stood above, looking down at his plaything with his nose in the air, delivering his exclusive domineering love declaration…
"Your world can only have me, no other men."
"Your eyes can only see me, no shadows of any other men."
"Your heart can only love me; you must not have any feelings for other men."
"Your life must revolve around me; you can't have your own thoughts or pursuits."
"Your decisions must be made by me; you can't have your own choices."
"Your behavior must align with my expectations; you can't have your own style and personality."
"Your body belongs only to me; it must not have even the slightest contact with another man."
"Your future must be planned by me; you cannot have your own plans and goals."
"Your world must contain only me; no other men are allowed to exist."
"Your emotions must belong solely to me, no one else can share them."
"You are my plaything, my slave..."
"And I… am your master, your king, the God who controls your life. You must exhaust all means to please me and serve me."
"If I ever see you acting wild again, I will execute your entire family!!!"
…..
Faced with the lunatic-like Huo Qichen, Mu Xiaowan felt completely hopeless.
She felt that in this lifetime, she might never be able to escape from this devil…
But she still wanted to resist, she wanted to struggle.
"Young Master Huo! You've gone too far! I may be poor, but I have dignity. Please respect my humanity."
"Otherwise, even if you have my body, you will never have my heart."
Mu Xiaowan tried to break free from the domineering CEO's grip, but the gap in physical strength between men and women was too vast—she couldn't move.
"Heh, you little thing. You're challenging my bottom line."
Huo Qichen's gaze turned even colder, making Mu Xiaowan shiver all over with a bone-chilling fear, not daring to speak anymore.
Seeing this,
The domineering CEO nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at the "adulterer."
It was actually him…
The Su family's bodyguard?!
Huo Qichen instantly recognized Su Fan, his eyes flashing with a sharp, icy gleam.
"If you don't want to die, stay away from my woman from now on."
"Otherwise, I will make all of China bury you two together."
The domineering CEO's voice was calm yet firm, filled with overwhelming threat.
Considering his status, he didn't want to lower himself to fight with a mere bodyguard—it was beneath him.
So, he grabbed Mu Xiaowan's arm and was about to leave…
"Stop!"
Su Fan finally reacted, blocking their way with an icy tone.
"Let her go."
Never in his wildest dreams did Su Fan expect...
The child in Mu Xiaowan's belly was actually Huo Qichen's?!
Even now, his mind was still in a haze, unable to fully accept this fact.
But seeing that Mu Xiaowan was clearly not doing well and seemed to have lost her freedom, how could he just stand by and watch?!!
No matter what, he had to get her out first and then ask her what was really going on.
"Presumptuous! If you push your luck any further, don't blame me for spilling your blood!"
Seeing Su Fan challenge him again and again,
Huo Qichen became furious and shouted, "Uncle Zhou!"
Upon hearing the young master's call, an elderly man beside him slowly lifted his eyelids.
With murky eyes, he stared at Su Fan as if looking at a dead man. A terrifying killing intent spread through the air.
He was Huo Qichen's personal bodyguard and had eliminated many threats for him.
"This is your last warning—back off!"
"I know you have some skills, but Uncle Zhou is a powerful martial artist with Inner Strength mastery. Killing you would be as easy as slaughtering a dog."
At this moment, Uncle Zhou finally spoke, his voice hoarse and unpleasant.
"Young man, don't be too arrogant. Learn to endure."
"Stay away from women you shouldn't touch, or you'll end up dead."
To Uncle Zhou's surprise, under his immense aura of a powerful fighter, a normal person would have already turned pale and begged for mercy.
But Su Fan remained indifferent.
Not only that — he even had the audacity to continue flirting with the mistress right in front of him.
"Senior... are you being threatened?"
"Don't be afraid. Just nod your head — and I'll get you out of here right now."
From beginning to end, Su Fan ignored the noisy men beside him.
Instead, he gazed at Mu Xiaowan with a soft expression.
If she gave him a sign, he wouldn't hesitate to act.
"How dare you?! No one has ever challenged me like this. Do you really have a death wish?"
Huo Qichen's fury exploded, his chiseled face filled with bone-chilling coldness.
But Su Fan didn't care. He was ready to act and save the beauty.
"I'm taking her with me today. Let's see who dares to stop me!!!"
"Uncle Zhou! I sentence him to be torn apart by five horses. Do it now!"
What... here?!
Uncle Zhou hesitated.
He wasn't afraid of killing people, but executing someone in front of a large audience was too brazen…
Su Fan, on the other hand, didn't even flinch.
If this weren't Su Family's celebratory banquet tonight, and if he didn't want to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, he would've already sent both master and servant straight to the underworld.
At the critical moment!
"Enough! Junior, Huo Qichen is my husband."
"We are just a normal married couple having a quarrel. Please don't interfere!"
Mu Xiaowan's face turned cold as she scolded Su Fan to leave.
She knew how powerful the Huo family was—her junior brother could not afford to provoke them.
Mu Xiaowan didn't want Su Fan to get caught in the Huo family's revenge, so she could only pretend to be indifferent and drive him away.
Sorry...
Su Fan...
She silently apologized in her heart, then pulled along the stunned Huo Qichen and left.
Heh... This woman…
She just called me 'husband'?!
As expected, no woman can resist my damn charm…
Huo Qichen was immersed in the way she had just addressed him, silently allowing himself to be pulled away.
Seeing this, Uncle Zhou also decided to spare Su Fan's life for now. He cast him a deep glance before following them away...
Meanwhile, the commotion had already drawn the attention of many guests.
When they saw that one of the parties involved in the conflict was the Huo family's eldest young master, many couldn't help but cast sympathetic glances at Su Fan.
Luckily, that young man was fortunate enough to escape unscathed.
But who was that woman?
She was actually able to calm down the domineering Huo family heir?!
The guests exchanged amused looks, eagerly discussing this little drama…
Of course, Su Fan had always done things his own way. Why would he care about the opinions of mere bystanders?
He watched Mu Xiaowan's departing figure, his face darkening.
Even though she had scolded him, he wasn't a fool.
He could tell something was off with just one glance.
However, considering today was the Su family's celebratory banquet, Su Fan suppressed his anger for now.
He turned to Zhao Hu and the others approaching him and ordered:
"Look into it! Find out exactly what happened between Mu Xiaowan and that idiot."
"Yes, yes, yes! Master Su, I'll arrange for someone to investigate immediately."
Having witnessed everything just now, Zhao Hu wisely chose not to ask too many questions. He simply nodded vigorously.
On the side, Han Xinqiao furrowed her brows, extremely curious about Su Fan's relationship with that woman.
It was the first time she had seen Su Fan show an expression like that.
Damn it!
What was so special about that woman?!
Sure, she looked okay, but compared to me, she was far inferior, wasn't she?!
Just as the guests were busy gossiping about the small commotion…
"Hey! Look, Su Shengtian's granddaughter is going up on stage. My goodness~~"
"She really woke up from her vegetative state?!"
In an instant, the entire venue fell silent, all eyes turning toward the main stage.
Click—
The sound of a wheelchair rolling across the floor was particularly prominent in the silent banquet hall.
Lin Xuan slowly pushed the wheelchair forward, his expression serious and meticulous.
And seated in the wheelchair was Su Qingge, who instantly captured everyone's attention.
Dressed in a deep black business suit, with exquisite makeup and her hair neatly tied up, she exuded a sense of professionalism and efficiency.
Her face carried an unrivaled confidence and dominance, making her the undeniable center of attention at the banquet.
As she was pushed onto the stage, facing the sea of guests below…
Su Qingge didn't speak.
She merely swept her sharp, knife-like gaze across the crowd, as if she could see through their very thoughts.
That silent yet chilling aura made many people tremble in fear.
Under Su Qingge's piercing gaze, every guest felt an invisible pressure weighing down on them.
They were finally reminded…
The woman in the wheelchair was once a legend in the business world.
With her intelligence and decisiveness, she had led the Su Group to its peak.
But an accident had turned her into a vegetative patient.
Yet today, she had returned.
The cold and powerful woman from the past was back…
The guests turned their eyes to the stage, as if witnessing a miracle.
Back when Su Qingge became a vegetable...
No one believed she could ever wake again. People mourned the fall of a legendary female CEO.
After all, the chance of a vegetative patient waking up was practically one in a million.
When rumors spread that Su Shengtian was trying all kinds of desperate measures, including the old superstition of "wedding luck" to revive her, many people secretly mocked him behind his back.
But who would have thought…
That absurd "wedding luck" actually worked, and she really woke up…
The moment this news spread…
It was foreseeable that many families with vegetative patients would start searching for "wedding luck" partners…
'I never thought…'
'That I would have a chance to represent the Su family again.'
Su Qingge's face remained cold, but deep inside, she felt a wave of emotions.
At this moment, she kept her expression stern, fully aware that she represented the face of the Su family and had to maintain her composure.
Under her imposing aura, no one in the crowd dared to make any reckless moves.
Then, Su Qingge slowly nodded at Lin Xuan, controlling her neck movement carefully.
Her recovery was progressing faster and faster—she could now move her head.
However, since she still couldn't speak, she and Lin Xuan had agreed that he would be her voice for now.
"Honored guests, good evening."
"First of all, we sincerely appreciate you all for attending the Su Group's celebration banquet!"
"As Su Qingge is still in the process of recovery, I will be speaking on her behalf tonight."
"Now, I would like to take a moment of your time to announce two important matters…"
Lin Xuan stood in front of the microphone, smiling as he looked down at the guests.
His words instantly sparked a flurry of whispers in the crowd.
Everyone was extremely curious, discussing among themselves.
Below the stage…
The Wang family members were overjoyed, believing that this was their moment of glory.
They believed the two juniors from the Lin family had finally caved to guilt and were about to bow and apologize to them, the elders.
…..
"What do you think that brat is about to announce? Could it be that he's going to publicly apologize to our Wang family?"
"What else could it be?! I'm 95% sure that this whole celebration banquet was arranged to mend relations with us… no, with mom!"
"Grandma, you must not forgive them so easily! We need to give them a proper lesson!"
"Exactly! We need to make sure they understand who's in charge so they don't dare to step over us again in the future."
"First, they must serve us tea and formally apologize in front of everyone."
"First, they must pour tea and apologize to us in front of everyone — and compensate us for emotional damages!"
"And those relatives of ours who got locked up at the police station? They must personally go there to bring them out and apologize!"
…..
Hearing the gleeful discussions around her, Su Yan felt a sudden sense of unease.
Because just now, when she made eye contact with her niece…
The look in Su Qingge's eyes was chillingly indifferent—there was not a hint of emotion.