Xiao Yufan and Lin Jiayao continued chatting and laughing as usual, while some onlookers could only sigh and shake their heads, unsure whether the pair were simply fearless or genuinely powerful…
“Honey, those annoying guys are here again. What should I do?”
A few minutes later, Xiao Yufan sensed a surge of people rushing toward the restaurant. A cold smirk crossed his lips as he glanced at Lin Jiayao and shrugged innocently, seemingly unimpressed by the newcomers.
“Then just beat them back!”
Although Lin Jiayao felt a bit uneasy, she had an inexplicable trust in Xiao Yufan, believing he could easily handle the situation.
“Who hurt my brother? Let him step forward, and I’ll make sure his death isn’t too painful!”
A rough voice echoed over, followed by dozens of men brandishing shiny cleavers behind him. The blue-haired punk who had been beaten stood beside him.
Madame, along with Jiang Rou, came out upon hearing the commotion. Seeing such a grand scene, they were quite surprised. These hooligans usually had underworld connections, and their suspicions were confirmed. They began to worry about Xiao Yufan.
“It was me…”
Xiao Yufan turned around, his sinister gaze locking with the fierce glare of the big man. A playful smirk appeared on his lips. He vaguely recognized the man as one of those beaten by him that day by the Yiluo River. It seemed he was the leader of this group.
“Master Xiao, what brings you here?”
When the big man saw Xiao Yufan, his body jolted. Recalling the events of that day, he suddenly felt an inexplicable chill. No matter how powerful he was, he was merely the local boss, while this man was someone who had nearly wiped out the Kuanghu Gang with a mere wave of his hand. Even if given ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to provoke such a man.
He was part of the Kuanghu Gang, while Xiao Yufan was the boss of their boss. Just thinking about it terrified him. How could this blue-haired punk provoke such a god-like figure? Instantly, he felt furious.
“Brother Zheng, it was him who hit me, and he also insulted me. You’re the boss around here…”
“Fuck! Xiao Yufan hit you out of respect. Even if he hit me, I’d have to endure it. What the hell are you? I’ll cripple you today!”
Before the blue-haired punk could finish speaking, the man known as Brother Zheng had already exploded in rage. This damn punk had nearly gotten him killed. How could he not be angry? Provoking this man could lead to his own demise.
The big man’s sudden change left everyone frozen in place. The blue-haired punk was left reeling from the verbal assault, only realizing the danger when he noticed the gleaming cleaver in the man’s hand, a chill running down his spine.
As the crowd gasped, the cleaver was about to come down on the punk’s arm. Clearly, the big man truly intended to cripple the arrogant punk.
However, before the blade could land, the weapon fell from the big man’s hand. Xiao Yufan was watching him with a smile, satisfied with the man’s reaction.
“Don’t mess up the ambiance here. Just take one of his fingers as a warning. Of course, not here—I don’t want anyone interrupting our meal!”
Naturally, Xiao Yufan had intervened, though no one could see how he did it. After saying this, he casually walked back to his seat, clearly uninterested in further interaction.
“Oh, and if there’s a next time I see anyone acting arrogantly, I’ll make sure they wish they were dead. Dark Gate isn’t a place for useless people! Also, don’t let anyone come here again—you know what will happen if you do!”
The big man was just having someone carry away the now unconscious blue-haired punk when Xiao Yufan’s voice rang out again. He simply nodded in fear. He absolutely dared not ignore the words of this man.
Finally, the noise subsided. Everyone’s gaze toward Xiao Yufan had quietly changed.
Those with power who acted arrogant were truly impressive, while those without power who acted arrogant were simply fools. Clearly, Xiao Yufan belonged to the former category, effortlessly driving this group away. Not just anyone could accomplish such a feat.
“I’ve left the money on the table…”
After driving away those annoying flies, Xiao Yufan and Lin Jiayao no longer had the mood to continue eating. They left the money on the table and walked away.
“Rou’er, quickly return the money to them. They’ve done us such a great favor—we can’t possibly accept their payment…”
Realizing what had happened, Madame glanced in the direction the pair had left and softly instructed Jiang Rou. Anyone could tell from Xiao Yufan’s final words that he was protecting the restaurant. It was safe to assume that no small-time hooligans would dare come here to collect protection money again.
“Okay…” Jiang Rou responded softly, picking up the money from the table and chasing after Xiao Yufan and Lin Jiayao.
“Hey, here’s your money!” Soon enough, Jiang Rou caught up with the pair. Perhaps due to running, her delicate face was flushed with a charming glow. Her budding curves swayed with each step, causing Xiao Yufan’s heart to flutter.
“I don’t like skipping out on bills. What I did earlier was just my duty. I hate seeing people bullying the weak. Besides, I wouldn’t stand for those trash harassing such a beautiful young lady…”
Xiao Yufan swallowed hard, silently thinking, “Wow, this girl’s figure rivals Yu Yihan’s! She’s even more attractive than Tianxuan and the others!”
Jiang Rou carried an air of innocence, and despite Xiao Yufan’s extensive experience with women, he still felt a stir of excitement. However, he wasn’t particularly interested in young girls like her.
“But we should properly thank you somehow. After all, you’ve done us such a huge favor. Those hooligans probably won’t dare come back, and my mom can work in peace now…”
If Lin Jiayao hadn’t been beside him, Xiao Yufan might have jokingly replied that having the girl offer herself as thanks would suffice. But under the intense gaze of Jiang Rou, he could only cough awkwardly to ease the tension.
“Just give me a discount next time I come…”
Feeling a sharp pinch on the soft flesh of his waist, Xiao Yufan sucked in a breath of cold air. This girl truly had a grip on his weak spot. In this situation, he had no choice but to keep quiet. Without further words, the two turned and left, leaving behind a puzzled Jiang Rou…
Tai Sui Yellow Amulet Paper FuLu Taoist Love Talisman Traditional Chinese Spiritual Charm Attracting Love Protecting Marriage