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"Snapped!!"

A crisp, loud slap rang out, sounding particularly jarring in the quiet night!
Zhang Ling was stunned by the slap. She covered her cheek, which had instantly swelled up, and looked at Liu Xiaozhi in disbelief. She seemed to have no idea that this "simp" who had always been obsequious to her would dare to hit her!

"You...you dare to hit me?!"

Zhang Ling screamed, her voice distorted by shock and pain.

Her companions, including Da Gang and Lv Mao, reacted instantly and surrounded her angrily.

"Liu Xiaozhi! You fucking want to die! How dare you hit Lingling!"

"Fuck! Get him!"

"Give me something shameless!"

Several people, cursing and swearing, were about to rush up and attack Liu Xiaozhi.

However, after taking only two steps forward, they suddenly felt darkness before their eyes.

Qin Luo had stepped forward without anyone noticing, calmly shielding Liu Xiaozhi behind him.

Although he was just standing there casually, he naturally exuded an aura that commanded respect.

At the same time, Situ Rui and Sha Qiang also came over and stood on either side of Qin Luo.

Sha Qiang's massive body, nearly two meters tall, stood there like half an iron tower, his muscles bulging. He merely glanced coldly at Da Gang and the others with his large, copper-bell-shaped eyes.

The oppressive feeling, so strong it was almost tangible, made Da Gang and the others feel their breath catch in their throats, and they involuntarily stopped in their tracks.

Although Qin Luo only had four people on his side, while there were seven or eight on the other side, Sha Qiang alone was enough to intimidate this group of bullies who preyed on the weak.

Da Gang looked at Sha Qiang's fist, which was as big as a clay pot, and then at Qin Luo, who had a calm expression, and Situ Rui, who had a playful smile on his face. He immediately had second thoughts.

He knew he was in deep trouble today, and if he continued to make a scene, he would definitely be the one to suffer.

He pointed at Liu Xiaozhi and Qin Luo with a fierce but weak expression, and uttered a harsh statement.

"Fine! Liu Xiaozhi, you're something else! And you guys too! You just wait and see!"

After saying that, he grabbed Zhang Ling, who was still crying with her face covered, and gave his other companions a wink. The group of people, covered in dust and looking disheveled, quickly fled the barbecue stall without even daring to look back.

Watching the group run away, Liu Xiaozhi finally breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he had just fought a major battle, his whole body still a little weak.

He turned around, looked at Qin Luo, his eyes filled with gratitude and a triumphant excitement.

"Brother... thank you!"

Liu Xiaozhi's voice was still somewhat excited.

"You were so damn cool just now... that act was so damn satisfying! Absolutely awesome!"

He looked at the handbag full of banknotes on the ground and still felt it was somewhat unreal.

Qin Luo smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"Alright, everyone's gone. Keep the money safe."

This is your sister... cough cough, anyway, you should be careful with your money."

He almost let it slip.

Situ Rui and Sha Qiang also came over at this time, both with mischievous smiles on their faces.

Situ Rui nudged Qin Luo with his shoulder and said with a wink.

"Wow, Brother Luo! You've been keeping this a secret! You even managed to win over our goddess from back then, Teacher Liu? And you've even gotten to the point where you can casually give her brother a million yuan for living expenses? You're quite the 'brother-in-law'!"

Sha Qiang smiled sheepishly and gave a thumbs up.

"Brother Luo, you're awesome!"

Qin Luo rolled her eyes at them, annoyed.

"Don't jump to conclusions, it's not what you think."

But he was too lazy to explain further, as some things only get worse the more you try to explain them.

With the crisis resolved, the group returned to their seats.

Qin Luo asked the owner to add some more skewers and beer, and also invited Liu Xiaozhi to sit down and eat with him.

Having just experienced the ups and downs, Liu Xiaozhi's feelings were complex. He felt anger and relief at seeing the truth, gratitude towards Qin Luo, and uncertainty about the future.

He sat silently next to Qin Luo, his head down.

While eating kebabs, Qin Luo chatted casually with Liu Xiaozhi. He didn't lecture him directly, but simply asked him what he liked to do and what his thoughts were about the future, trying to understand the inner world of this rebellious teenager more deeply.

Liu Xiaozhi was initially a little reserved and resistant, but perhaps because Qin Luo had helped him out of the predicament, or perhaps because Qin Luo's attitude was relatively calm, he gradually opened up and started talking. Although he didn't say much, at least he was no longer completely silent.

Situ Rui and Sha Qiang occasionally cracked jokes, making the atmosphere much more relaxed than before.

Time flew by, and more than an hour had passed in the blink of an eye. The skewers and crayfish on the table were almost gone, and several bottles of beer were empty.

Sha Qiang patted his round belly and stood up.

"I'll pay the bill."

Just then, a deep and rhythmic engine roar came from afar, breaking the noisy yet ordinary atmosphere of the night market.

At the intersection, a line of identical black Maybachs, like silent black behemoths, slowly drove up in an orderly queue and finally stopped at the roadside near the barbecue stall. The sheer presence of the convoy instantly drew the attention of all the diners in the vicinity.

What's even more astonishing is that, surrounded by these Maybachs, is a Rolls-Royce that is even longer, more luxurious, and more imposing!
This spectacle, this grand scale, is comparable to some important diplomatic occasions!
Almost simultaneously, the doors of each Maybach opened, and at least four burly men dressed in matching black suits, black trousers, shiny black shoes, and sunglasses stepped out of each car.

They moved swiftly and in unison, quickly lining up on both sides of the rear doors of the extended Rolls-Royce, standing with their hands behind their backs, their sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, exuding a chilling and professional aura.

The spectacle instantly silenced the entire barbecue stall. Everyone held their breath, watching the sudden arrival of the luxury convoy with a mixture of curiosity and fear.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the luxurious rear door of the extended Rolls-Royce was respectfully opened by a bodyguard.

The first thing that catches the eye is a pair of delicate feet wearing exquisite high heels, with beautiful and well-proportioned calves.

Immediately afterwards, a slender and beautiful figure gracefully stepped out of the car.

When her face was fully revealed under the light, a collective gasp seemed to rise from the surrounding area.

She was a woman of breathtaking beauty. She looked to be in her late twenties, with skin as white as snow, features as exquisite as God's most perfect masterpiece, and a pair of beautiful eyes that were clear and deep, yet carried a hint of aloofness and detachment from someone who had long held a high position.

She wore a well-tailored haute couture women's suit that perfectly accentuated her figure, making her look both capable and elegant, while still retaining her feminine curves.

She wore minimal jewelry, with only two small, sparkling diamond stud earrings adorning her earlobes, which only accentuated her noble and extraordinary气质 (qi zhi - inherent quality/temperament).

Her appearance seemed to instantly elevate the entire noisy night market to a whole new level.

After getting out of the car, the stunningly beautiful woman calmly scanned her surroundings, and finally, her gaze landed precisely on... Qin Luo.

The corners of her lips seemed to curve into a very faint, meaningful arc.

Qin Luo didn't show much surprise at the woman's arrival, as if he had expected her to come looking for him.

He simply met his gaze calmly, his eyes deep and unfathomable, his thoughts unknowable to anyone.

……

Currently, Anbang Group is divided into three factions, with Mu Linshan and Qiu Qinxiang each holding a position and controlling almost all of the group's publicly known industries and territories.

Qin Luo, although he is the legal "crown prince" designated by Old Master Mu's will and has the right to inherit 70% of the estate, and has the powerful backing of Daofeng, giving him an absolute advantage in terms of law, does not currently actually control any industry. He is like an emperor who holds the Imperial Seal of the State but has no military power.

Qiu Qinxiang harbors deep hatred for Qin Luo because her son, Crown Prince Hui, was deposed, and she wants to get rid of him as soon as possible. Mu Linshan, on the other hand, is wary of Qin Luo, a major shareholder who was "parachuted in" and could potentially threaten her position, and she wants to squeeze him out of the core of the group's power.

However, Dao Feng's earlier assertion that he would kill anyone who touched Qin Luo was like a Damocles' sword hanging over Mu Linshan and Qiu Qinxiang's heads, making them hesitant to strike Qin Luo with utmost caution.

After weighing the pros and cons, Mu Linshan, the adopted daughter known for her wisdom and shrewdness, chose a more sophisticated and prudent strategy—to take the initiative to contact Qin Luo.

Her plan was to "use the crown prince to secure the country's stability," attempting to legitimately integrate and ultimately control the entire Anbang Group by cooperating with or controlling Qin Luo. Her arrival at this moment was the first step in this strategy.

Mu Linshan seemed to have just come from a high-class event, appearing out of place at this lively barbecue stall, yet strangely creating a unique attraction.

Her gaze was calm and direct, piercing through the crowd and landing precisely on Qin Luo. Then, she strode forward, her delicate high heels clicking as she walked straight toward him.

Qin Luo recognized her the moment she got out of the car—Mu Linshan, the powerful adopted daughter of Anbang Group, known for her coldness and shrewdness.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and he already had some guesses about her sudden arrival.

"Holy crap... Mu Linshan?"

Situ Rui, who was sitting next to Qin Luo, also saw who it was and his face showed obvious surprise.

As one of the wealthiest second-generation rich kids in Fujian, he naturally knew this powerful heiress of the Anbang Group, but he never expected to meet her here in this way.

As Mu Linshan drew closer, Situ Rui instinctively stood up, his face plastered with his usual warm, nonchalant smile, and greeted her.

"Sister Linshan? What brings you here..."

Before he could finish speaking, Mu Linshan's gaze lingered on his face for a mere fraction of a second, she nodded slightly as a greeting, and then her eyes were firmly fixed on Qin Luo again, her steps not faltering at all.

Situ Rui's smile froze instantly. He was astute as he was, and immediately realized that Mu Linshan's purpose was clear: she was here for Qin Luo, and judging from her demeanor, this was no ordinary pleasantry. If he stayed any longer, wouldn't he just be a third wheel and an eyesore?

He very tactfully stopped talking, quickly winked at Qin Luo, then gently kicked Sha Qiang, who was still engrossed in eating crayfish, under the table, and whispered.

"Qiangzi, Tuya, are you full? Come on, let's go somewhere else for a late-night snack. I know a place that's pretty good!"

Sha Qiang looked up, his face blank, with half a shrimp tail still dangling from his mouth.

"Huh? Brother Rui, I haven't finished eating yet..."

"What are you eating! Hurry up!"

Without saying a word, Situ Rui grabbed Sha Qiang and gave Wu Rentuya a wink.

Urentuya was quite clever. Although she didn't understand what was going on, she obediently stood up and pulled the somewhat reluctant Sha Qiang back.

Situ Rui gave Qin Luo a knowing look, then forcibly dragged the idiot Qiang, who kept looking back, and took Wu Rentuya with him, quickly leaving the barbecue stall and leaving decisively.

Liu Xiaozhi, who was also present, was dumbfounded.

He had never seen a top beauty like Mu Linshan, with such a powerful aura, stunning looks, and luxurious attire.

His gaze swept back and forth between Mu Linshan and Qin Luo, and alarm bells immediately went off in his mind!

"My God...this woman is so beautiful! She looks like a movie star...What does she want with Brother Luo? Look at her eyes...something's not right!"

Liu Xiaozhi felt uneasy, and a strong sense of crisis welled up in his heart.

He had just acknowledged Qin Luo as his "brother-in-law" and felt that his sister Liu Piaopiao had finally found a partner. What if a Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared out of nowhere...?

The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. Taking advantage of Mu Linshan's attention being entirely on Qin Luo, he quietly stood up, made a "I'm leaving first" gesture to Qin Luo, and then ran away in a flash.

He hadn't run far when he eagerly pulled out his phone and dialed Liu Piaopiao's number, anxiously reporting the news.

"Sis! Sis! Something terrible has happened!"

"What's wrong, Xiao Zhi? What trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?"

The voice on the other end of the phone sounded sleepy and impatient, like Liu Piaopiao's.

"It wasn't me! It was Brother Luo! No, it was my brother-in-law!"

Liu Xiaozhi was rambling incoherently.

"A woman came looking for him! She drove a bunch of luxury cars, had a lot of bodyguards, looked like an angel, and her aura... she was definitely not an ordinary person!"

She's sitting at the barbecue stand with her brother-in-law right now! The atmosphere is weird! Sis, you have to be careful! Her brother-in-law... he might be cheating on her!

"What a mess!"

Liu Piaopiao was completely confused, but the keywords "woman," "luxury car," and "bodyguard" instantly brought her to her senses, and she felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

"Did you see who it was?"

"I don't know her! But I've never seen such a beautiful and charismatic woman before! Sis, wait a minute, I'll secretly take a picture and send it to you!"

As Liu Xiaozhi spoke, he hid in a corner not far away, secretly raised his phone, and carefully pressed the shutter in the direction of Qin Luo and Mu Linshan.

……

At the barbecue stall, all the bystanders "voluntarily" dispersed.

Mu Linshan acted as if she were at home, naturally pulling out the plastic chair opposite Qin Luo and sitting down. She even casually adjusted the hem of her evening gown, her elegant movements creating a striking contrast with her surroundings. (End of Chapter)