“Pretty boy? Eloping? Qin Susu, what on earth are you talking about? The more I listen, the more confused I get!”
Wu Yufei felt her head spinning again.
“Wu Yufei, stop playing dumb with me! If you weren’t planning to elope with him, why would you two appear in Hong Kong together?”
Qin Susu questioned her with self-righteous certainty.
“It was just a coincidence. We met for the first time on the flight to Hong Kong.”
Wu Yufei was telling the truth, but it sounded like a weak excuse.
Qin Susu sneered, “Heh, still trying to quibble? If you only met recently, would this guy go to such lengths, using the Song family’s connections to ask Song Anguo for help, to plead your case with Hong Yuan? If you weren’t already involved, why would he do so much for you?”
Wu Yufei was stunned. She looked at Chen Xiao in disbelief. “You helped me speak to Zhao Hong Yuan?”
Chen Xiao didn’t deny it, shrugging. “Unfortunately, it had no effect and only angered Zhao Hong Yuan. Sorry, I ended up doing more harm than good.”
“How could that be? Just the thought that you’d consider me makes me very grateful,” Wu Yufei said, touched.
“Can you two stop being so mushy in front of me?” Qin Susu said with disgust. “Wu Yufei, I really don’t know what you see in this guy. To be honest, the reason he could use the Song family’s connections is because he’s involved with Song An. A fickle playboy like him, is he really worth betraying Hong Yuan for? You don’t even want to be the daughter-in-law of the Zhao family anymore?”
“As for being the Zhao family’s daughter-in-law, whoever wants it can have it. I’ve had enough, and Chen Xiao and I aren’t in the relationship you described. I also firmly believe Chen Xiao isn’t the kind of person you say he is!” Wu Yufei declared forcefully.
She wished she could have a relationship with Chen Xiao that went beyond friendship, but unfortunately, all signs indicated that Chen Xiao wasn’t interested.
“Wu Yufei, you truly don’t know what’s good for you!” Hearing Wu Yufei’s words, Qin Susu’s teeth itched with anger. She dreamed of marrying into the Zhao family, a dream that would never come true.
“Ahem, are you two done? If so, let me say a few words,” Chen Xiao cleared his throat and said, “Qin Susu, you’ve got it wrong.”
“Song An and I are completely innocent. You can spread rumors about me, but don’t drag others into it. As for Song Anguo, when I asked him to do something, it was an order, a favor, not a plea. Do you understand?”
Upon hearing Chen Xiao’s words, Qin Susu immediately let out a cold laugh.
“You brat, no wonder so many girls like you. You really are good with your sweet talk! You expect to order Song Anguo around? What do you think you are? A pretty boy who relies on women. I detest people like you the most!”
After Qin Susu finished speaking, Chen Xiao asked, “Then do you know what I detest the most?”
“I don’t care what you detest. What’s it to me?” Qin Susu said, rolling her eyes.
“It matters, because I detest being called a pretty boy. Yet, you’ve brought it up repeatedly in front of me. Therefore, I’m going to kill you!” Chen Xiao casually found an excuse, but in reality, he just wanted to kill Qin Susu.
“Heh, kill me?” Qin Susu sneered dismissively. “Haven’t you noticed? Even after you smashed that scumbag’s head in front of me, I wasn’t scared. Can’t you tell I’m not afraid of you at all? Don’t you want to know why?”
“Let me tell you the truth. From the moment you boarded the cruise ship, your fate was sealed!”
“Wu Yufei, Hong Yuan wants to ruin your reputation. It’s a shame that the scumbag surnamed Ma is already dead. But don’t worry, I’ll find ten virile young men to ‘serve’ you well, and then I’ll release the videos and pictures to the public, making sure you’re utterly disgraced!”
“As for you, kid surnamed Chen, you will die!” Qin Susu said casually, as if she had already sealed their fates with a few words.
Wu Yufei looked at Qin Susu with pity, because she had no idea what kind of being she had provoked.
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, his gaze drifting into the distance. “After watching the show for so long, haven’t you had enough? You saw it yourself. This woman thinks she’s safe with you here. Don’t disappoint her!”
Qin Susu was slightly taken aback, as Chen Xiao was addressing the unassuming bodyguard from earlier. This was her trump card, and she hadn’t expected Chen Xiao to see through it.
“Heh.” The bodyguard finally looked up and walked over. He already had a rat-like appearance, and when he looked up, he became even more unsettling. His face was covered in a layer of grayish fuzz, making him look like a large rat.
“Young man, impressive skills!” the rat-man complimented, referring to Chen Xiao smashing Manager Ma’s head. He then changed his tone. “However, I’ve been paid two million by Mr. Zhao. He wants me to take your life, so you must die today!”
“Two million to take my life?” Chen Xiao chuckled in amusement. “So your appearance fee is that low. I assume your strength isn’t much either!”
“Brat, open your eyes and see clearly. Standing before you is the sect leader of the Grey Gate, the mighty Rat Tongtian, who commands respect across the three northeastern provinces. Killing you is like killing a chicken!” Qin Susu said smugly. “The reason Master Rat only charges two million isn’t because he’s weak, nor because Hong Yuan is stingy. It’s simply because Master Rat only charges two million for killing people. That’s his rule!”
Chen Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Sect leader of the Grey Gate? The Grey Gate from the five evil sects: Yellow Fox, White Willow, and Grey?”
“Heh, kid, you actually have some knowledge. In that case, I won’t make a move. You can end it yourself!” Rat Tongtian said arrogantly.
Chen Xiao smiled slightly and suddenly asked, “Do you really only charge two million to kill people?”
“Of course!” Rat Tongtian shook his head. “I, Rat Tongtian, only charge two million to kill people! It was like this ten years ago, it’s like this now, and it will be like this ten years from now!”
“I don’t think so,” Chen Xiao said calmly. “Will you not be charging two million ten years from now?”
“Why?” Rat Tongtian asked, confused.
Chen Xiao explained with a serious expression, “Because you won’t live to see ten years from now. Today, I will kill you!”
“Hahahahaha, you insolent brat, you’re truly arrogant. You’re the first person to speak to me like this after hearing my name…”
While Rat Tongtian was still laughing arrogantly, Chen Xiao had already made his move, suddenly lunging forward with a fierce sidekick!
And then, another watermelon, shattered on the ground…