I'm invincible once I descend the mountain; the beautiful CEO is forcing me to get our marriage

"Click".

Ye An completely retracted the blade of the utility knife.

He held the small knife in his hand, weighing it as if assessing its negligible weight.

Liu Qian's psychological defenses completely collapsed at this moment. She could plan a kidnapping and ruthlessly slash her classmate's face, but she couldn't face someone like Ye An.

It was an absolute disregard for life that came from the very core of one's being.

"I was wrong! I was wrong! Ruoxue! I was bewitched! I'll never do it again!"

Liu Qian was in tears, her body went limp on the ground, and she kowtowed desperately, her forehead hitting the floor with a dull thud.

"Please, please let me go! I don't want anything anymore!"

Qin Ruoxue, pale-faced, watched this scene while holding onto the edge of the sofa.

She watched as her former "friend" groveled on the ground like a dog, begging for mercy, and then looked at Ye An, who stood there without the slightest change in expression.

Despite Liu Qian's terrible behavior towards her, Qin Ruoxue still felt a pang of pity seeing the other woman's current miserable state.

"Ye An..." she said, her voice still weak, "Let it go."

Ye An didn't even turn his head.

He simply tossed the utility knife into the trash can with a soft thud.

Then, he slowly turned to Liu Qian and asked her a question in a casual tone.

"You're not waiting for your boyfriend named Qiang, are you?"

Liu Qian abruptly stopped kowtowing and raised her face, which was covered in tears and filled with terror.

Ye An smiled and said, "They're quite responsible. They blocked me in the hallway and wouldn't let me in."

"However..." he paused, "they're probably all lying down now, and they won't wake up anytime soon."

Liu Qian's pupils suddenly contracted, and a fear even deeper than before gripped her heart.

She scrambled towards the door of the private room and yanked open the damaged door.

In the corridor outside the door, seven or eight people were lying haphazardly.

The one leading the group was her boyfriend, A-Qiang, who was lying on the ground like a lump of mud, unconscious.

The others were all security guards at the KTV, all slumped over and silent.

At both ends of the corridor, the doors of some private rooms were slightly ajar, and many guests were peeking in, their faces filled with surprise and fear.

"My God, is this a gang shootout? It's so brutal..."

"Did they call the police? They must have been beaten really badly; not a single person was standing."

The whispers buzzed like mosquitoes, seeping into Liu Qian's ears and making her feel cold all over, her hands and feet going numb.

……

Inside the private room, the noisy discussions were kept out.

Ye An removed the door, but now this place has become the quietest place.

Qin Ruoxue sat silently on the sofa, hugging her knees with both hands, burying her head in them, her shoulders trembling slightly.

She needs time to process all of this.

Ye An ignored her, walked to the coffee table, picked up a bottle of beer from the ice bucket, pried open the cap with his fingers with a "snap," and took a swig.

The cool liquid slid down my throat, a very novel sensation.

"I've already met your grandfather."

Ye An put down the wine bottle, his voice breaking the silence.

"Our engagement is null and void. From now on, you have nothing to do with me."

Qin Ruoxue's shoulders stopped shaking.

She slowly raised her head, and beneath her disheveled hair, her still breathtakingly beautiful face was filled with complex emotions.

She just stared at Ye An.

At this moment, Qin Ruoxue was wearing a Bohemian-style floor-length dress. The intricate print and layered skirt perfectly showcased her girlish beauty and womanly charm.

No wonder Liu Qian was so jealous that she wanted to ruin her face.

She is indeed a stunning beauty.

However, Ye An's eyes were clear and cold; he only glanced at it before showing no further emotion.

No matter how beautiful one's appearance is, in his eyes, it is not as important as even a slight improvement in one's cultivation.

The two stared at each other for a full half minute.

Qin Ruoxue suddenly spoke up and asked Ye An a question that puzzled him.

"Ye An, do you like me?"

"What?" Ye An wondered if he had misheard.

Qin Ruoxue didn't repeat herself, but just stared at him stubbornly, as if she had to get an answer.

Looking at her serious face, Ye An first nodded subconsciously, then immediately shook his head.

A nod is an acknowledgment of her physical attractiveness.

Shaking your head is a denial of that so-called "liking".

Qin Ruoxue suddenly laughed, a laugh that carried a hint of self-mockery and a hint of understanding.

"If you don't like me, why did you come to save me?"

"I promised your grandfather..." Ye An frowned, about to explain.

"Don't use my grandfather as an excuse!"

Qin Ruoxue abruptly interrupted him. She stood up from the sofa and stared directly into Ye An's eyes, as if trying to see into the depths of his heart.

"I am very grateful that you saved me, but please don't try to take advantage of my gratitude."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried a condescending, judgmental tone.

"You know very well that, whether it's family background or perspective, you can't give Su Wanqing the life she wants. Your circles are too different. Her initial excitement for you will soon fade."

"So, you say you don't care, but you still went to all that trouble to save me, just so I'd feel grateful to you, fall in love with you, and see you as a hero, right?"

"You want to keep me as your backup plan, right?"

Looking at Qin Ruoxue, who spoke with righteous indignation as if she had seen through everything, Ye An suddenly smiled.

He laughed out loud.

"What, did I say something wrong?" Qin Ruoxue frowned, disliking his mocking attitude.

"Qin Ruoxue, Qin Ruoxue..."

Ye An shook his head, put down the beer bottle in his hand, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

"You think too highly of yourself and regard me as insignificant."

"You actually thought I'd care about a woman like you?"

The moment the words left his mouth, Ye An's entire demeanor changed drastically.

If he was like a piece of unpolished jade just now, then...

At this moment, he is like a divine sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed, towering above all things, carrying an aura that looks down upon all living beings.

The air in the entire private room seemed to freeze.

Qin Ruoxue felt as if she were being crushed by an invisible mountain, making it difficult to even breathe.

This is the true face of a contemporary innate master.

Ye An's voice rang out again, calm and even, yet it seemed to come from the vast heavens, carrying an undeniable majesty.

"I tolerated you and let you have your way before, all because of Old Master Qin. Without him, in my eyes you are no different from those insignificant ants outside."

"Whether I have a relationship with Su Wanqing or not is none of your business."

"Why should I, Ye An, need to explain my actions to you?"

After saying that, he didn't look at Qin Ruoxue, who was standing there dumbfounded, again. He turned around, flicked his sleeves, and walked straight out of the private room.

The figure disappeared around the corner of the corridor.

After a very long time, Qin Ruoxue seemed to come back to life from suffocation. Her legs went weak, and she slumped back onto the sofa.

She gasped for breath, her chest heaving, her mind blank, the last few words of Ye An echoing repeatedly in her ears.

After a long while, she shook her head, as if trying to shake off the invisible pressure, and muttered to herself.

"Ye An, do you know that just talking won't do any good?"

"The circles and the gaps are there for everyone. I've seen too many men as outstanding as you, spouting impassioned words, only to be battered and bruised by reality in the end..."

"You... are no exception."