Seeing Ah Qian stride in murderously with three people, the entire hall fell silent instantly. All the guests turned their heads in unison.

"Brother Qian, I'm so sorry to trouble you with such a trifle. You really shouldn't have had to come personally," Li Zhen said, nodding and bowing as he approached Ah Qian.

Ah Qian waved his hand, a hint of impatience on his face. "I was just nearby on business and thought I'd stop by to grab a bite." He stopped in his tracks and asked, "Where are the troublemakers?"

"Brother Qian, that shameless couple is right over there!" Liu Qiao stretched out her hand, pointing at Luo Xiu and Xu Qianqing's table.

At that moment, she could already picture the dire fate awaiting Xu Qianqing and Luo Xiu, and she felt a deep sense of satisfaction. That school belle everyone adored is finally going to be trampled under my feet!

A cold light flashed in Ah Qian's eyes as he strode toward them. The last time at Yuehuang Entertainment City, Luo Xiu had completely crushed him. He had been bottling up his anger ever since and was looking for someone to vent on.

However, before he got close, he suddenly froze, his entire body stiffening.

It was only then that he got a clear look. It was Luo Xiu!

He spun around and glared at Li Zhen and Liu Qiao. His frustration boiled over, and he delivered two crisp slaps across their faces, letting out a string of curses.

Li Zhen and Liu Qiao were slapped silly. They clutched their faces and stared at Ah Qian in a daze, completely bewildered.

Just then, Luo Xiu looked over with a half-smile. "Are you a full-time enforcer for the Sun Family? How is it that I run into you everywhere?"

Hearing this, Ah Qian forced a smile onto his face and hurried forward. He took the dishes from the waiter and placed them on Luo Xiu's table. "Mister Luo, what a coincidence. What brings you here?"

Luo Xiu countered, "Is there a problem?"

"No, no, no," Ah Qian said hastily. "I mean, the main hall is crowded and noisy. How about I arrange the most luxurious diamond suite on the top floor for you?"

Luo Xiu smiled. "No need to go to all that trouble. It's just a meal, and a crowd makes things lively."

"You're right. Well then, enjoy your meal. I won't disturb you and Miss Xu any further."

Seeing Ah Qian acting with such profound respect toward Luo Xiu, Li Zhen and Liu Qiao exchanged glances. Their hearts were filled with a complex mix of regret and, more than anything, panic.

Who is this person that even Ah Qian treats so respectfully? It was then that Li Zhen remembered the Black Gold Card. His expression turned as sour as if he had swallowed a fly, and for a moment, he wished he could just slam Liu Qiao to the ground and beat her. It was all this stupid woman's fault for insisting on stirring up trouble!

While they were lost in their thoughts, Luo Xiu gestured toward them. The couple jolted in fear, nearly losing their wits.

Ah Qian looked over as well, his voice cold. "Mister Luo is calling you."

Not daring to hesitate, the pair hurried over.

Luo Xiu looked at Li Zhen and Liu Qiao with a playful expression. "They seem quite idle. How about they come over and serve us?"

Ah Qian's expression turned serious. "Didn't you hear Mister Luo?" he commanded sternly. "Get over here and serve Mister Luo and Miss Xu their meal!"

Hearing this, Xu Qianqing, who was sitting beside Luo Xiu, couldn't help but cover her mouth to stifle a giggle. For the sake of her image, she suppressed her laughter and only snuck a glance at Luo Xiu. I know he's doing this to stand up for me.

Ah Qian's icy gaze fell upon Li Zhen and Liu Qiao. "Today is your last day," he added. "After your shift, pack your things and get out!"

He could easily guess that Li Zhen and Liu Qiao must have offended Luo Xiu earlier.

The couple looked pitifully at Ah Qian but didn't dare to speak. We know Ah Qian's temper. He means what he says and never shows mercy!

At that very moment, the other customers in the hall who had been watching the drama began to whisper among themselves.

"Isn't that the couple from the entrance earlier?"

"Yeah, I remember Manager Liu was about to throw them out. Why is she personally serving them now?"

"Heh, they must have messed with the wrong person."

After they had eaten their fill, Luo Xiu and Xu Qianqing left Jin Hao Restaurant, laughing and talking.

「Outside the restaurant.」

Luo Xiu reached out and ruffled Xu Qianqing's hair, teasing, "I never knew you were a school belle. No wonder that woman was targeting you earlier. She must have been jealous."

Xu Qianqing huffed and rolled her eyes at him. "It's not my fault I was born beautiful and people get jealous." She continued, "Speaking of which, back in school, I really did clash with Liu Qiao a lot. It felt like she was constantly trying to pick a fight with me."

Looking at Luo Xiu with a strange expression, she added, "But I never would have guessed you were a big shot in disguise. No wonder Sun Qian was so polite to me at Yuehuang Entertainment City last time, giving me a contract order for 50,000,000 right off the bat."

Luo Xiu smiled and suddenly asked, "Feeling better now?"

"Mhm." Xu Qianqing's cheeks tinged with red as she nodded slightly. "Luo Xiu, thank you." Having Liu Qiao personally wait on me, bowing and scraping like that... I truly feel vindicated.

Luo Xiu spat out the toothpick in his mouth. "Head back for now. I'll see you tonight."

Xu Qianqing's face filled with worry. "Are we really going to the casino? Just the two of us?"

Luo Xiu simply nodded, saying nothing more.

A friend was bullied. There's no way I can just let this go. I know my time is running short, so if there's a score to settle, I have to settle it immediately!

「Meanwhile.」

In the staff break room of Jin Hao Restaurant, Liu Qiao's face was red from Li Zhen's slaps. She sat on the floor, holding her head and weeping bitterly.

Li Zhen pointed at her and roared, "Damn it, you jinx! It's all your fault I lost this job! You! You ruined my future! We're breaking up!"

After parting ways with Xu Qianqing, Luo Xiu took a taxi straight back to the Lin Family estate.

The moment he was in his room, he eagerly began to absorb the Old Jade Spiritual Ganoderma. Once every last drop of medicinal power was drawn out by the Qihuang Technique, he even crushed the remaining husk and ate it.

"Alas, a 300-year-old Old Jade Spiritual Ganoderma only restored twenty percent of the Qihuang Technique's medicinal power," Luo Xiu said with a pissed-off expression. If I were on Ghost Valley Mountain, I could just find some random herbs and absorb them to recover. In contrast, in this bustling metropolis, even a single Old Jade Spiritual Ganoderma is exceedingly rare.

Then, Luo Xiu took out the other medicinal herbs and began to work with them. These herbs were, of course, for Xu Qianqing. A special Medicine Ointment was needed to cure her husband.

He was busy with this until evening.

After tidying up, Luo Xiu headed out. As he passed Lin Xiyue's room, he saw her taking her anger out on her stuffed toys, treating them like punching bags. She punched and kicked them wildly, making a racket as if deliberately trying to get someone's attention.

Luo Xiu peeked through the doorway curiously for a moment, then prepared to leave. I have no idea what's gotten into her this time.

"Stop right there!" Lin Xiyue called out just as he was about to go downstairs.

Luo Xiu turned around. "What is it?"

Lin Xiyue glared at him. "You stood me up today. I haven't settled that score with you yet."

Luo Xiu scratched his head. "That's ridiculous. How did I stand you up? Look, I have things to do, so I'm heading out. You should get some rest."

"Where are you going so late?"

Luo Xiu waved his hand dismissively. "None of your business. Just stay home and behave."

"Then I'm going too."

"No."

With that, Luo Xiu took off running.

Watching his retreating figure, Lin Xiyue was once again infuriated to the point of silent rage, flailing her little fists in the air.

"That jerk! He makes me so mad! Playing hard to get, are we? Fine! Just wait until you get back, we'll see how I deal with you then!"

「Meanwhile.」

In a luxurious hotel room, a naked Lin Fei was nestled in Guan Hao's arms, staring into his eyes with a lovesick gaze. Her delicate hand was far from idle.

Guan Hao squinted, hissing through his teeth. "Alright, you vixen, you're about to rub my skin raw. Spit it out. What is it?"

The seductive look on Lin Fei's face faded, replaced by a serious expression. "If Lin Xiyue gets to handle the project with the Sun Family, the Lin Family will eventually be hers."

"So?"

"So I want her to end up with nothing."

"Be more specific."

Lin Fei's eyes turned icy. "Help me burn down the Lin Family's winery and destroy the wine cellar." As she spoke, she glanced at Guan Hao's left arm, still in a cast. "Besides, don't you want to get even with them? When the time comes, you can do whatever you want with that mongrel Luo Xiu. As for Lin Xiyue... well, you can do whatever you want with her, too."

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