Xiang Lanxin leaned forward, planting both hands on the table as she stared at Luo Xiu with a playful smirk.

"Well, you son of a bitch. This isn't just a coincidence. Talk about a small fucking world for enemies!"

"When you walked in, I thought I recognized you from a distance. I can't believe it's really your fucking face."

Sitting beside Luo Xiu, Lin Xiyue sized up Xiang Lanxin. Seeing the woman covered in tattoos and hearing her foul mouth, she couldn't help but frown.

"Luo Xiu, who is this…?"

Luo Xiu shrugged and smiled. "I don't know her. Just some punk girl I ran into while traveling once."

Xiang Lanxin suddenly burst out laughing. She stepped back a few paces, took out a cigarette, and lit it.

"I really didn't see this coming. I never thought a stinking beggar like you could clean up so well."

Her gaze shifted meaningfully to Lin Xiyue. "Hmm… this must be your girlfriend, right? She's not bad-looking. My brothers would probably like her a lot."

Lin Xiyue's fine brows knitted together in discomfort.

Luo Xiu spoke up, "If you have something to say, spit it out. If not, do me a favor and get lost. You just standing there is ruining my appetite."

"Heh." Xiang Lanxin chuckled disdainfully. "What kind of place do you think this is? Is a place like this really for the likes of you?"

Luo Xiu looked back at her with amusement. "So what are you going to do about it? You got the guts to throw me out yourself?"

Xiang Lanxin's gaze turned cold. She pulled out her phone and dialed a number.

"Come to Jin Hao Restaurant. Right now."

After hanging up, she looked at Luo Xiu as if he were a clown.

"I just called the manager here. You just wait, you son of a bitch. He'll be here himself to kick you out in a minute."

"And we're settling the score from the hotel tonight!"

"I'm giving the owner face by not doing anything to you in here, but once you step out that door, I'm going to have some real fun with you."

Luo Xiu just gave a dismissive "Oh," and went back to ignoring her.

At the same time, the guests at the nearby tables began to cast strange glances their way. Some recognized Xiang Lanxin and started whispering fearfully among themselves.

"Isn't that Xiang Lanxin?"

"Why is that she-devil suddenly back in Sea City?"

"Tsk, tsk, that kid is done for. Of all the people to provoke, he had to pick Xiang Lanxin, that fiend."

"With a Sky-Mending Nuwa tattoo, Sister Lan is known for taking down thugs! Her grandpa is Xiang Laoer from the South District. Who in Sea City would dare cross her?"

"Even Young Master Cao has to be polite when he sees her!"

"…"

Luo Xiu continued eating, paying no mind to the gossip from the surrounding guests. However, he was somewhat surprised. I didn't expect Xiang Lanxin to be Xiang Laoer's granddaughter. No wonder she's so arrogant.

Lin Xiyue also paid them no mind, eating her meal with elegance, content to just be a quiet, pretty face. She already had some understanding of Luo Xiu's capabilities. That night by the river on the outskirts of town, when she had tried to scare him by pretending to be a ghost, she had personally witnessed him use magic! For someone like him, Lin Xiyue felt her worry was completely unnecessary.

Before long, the sound of approaching footsteps was heard.

Xiang Lanxin rushed over to greet the newcomer.

"Ah Qian, you're here."

The arrival was none other than the Sun Family's Ah Qian. The call Xiang Lanxin had just made was to him. Seeing Ah Qian appear, the guests broke into another round of hushed whispers.

"It's over, it's really over. I can't believe she actually got Ah Qian to come!"

"Sigh, that kid is finished today!"

…

"Miss Xiang, what's the situation that required you to call me over personally?" Ah Qian asked, his face devoid of emotion.

Xiang Lanxin took a drag from her cigarette, slowly exhaled a plume of smoke, then stepped aside and pointed at Luo Xiu.

"Do me a favor and throw those two out. I have some business with them. This is your turf, so I'm giving you face and not starting anything in here."

Ah Qian's gaze followed her finger. His calm expression suddenly wavered, and he hurried forward.

"Mister Luo, what brings you here?"

Luo Xiu smiled faintly. "It's been a while. I was craving the braised pig's trotters."

Ah Qian smiled back. "Then please, enjoy your meal."

Seeing Ah Qian treating Luo Xiu with such profound respect, the nearby customers were all stunned.

"Who is this guy?"

"Why would a big shot like Ah Qian be so respectful to him?"

"Looks like this kid is not a simple character!"

"In Sea City, not many people dare to clash with the she-devil Xiang Lanxin. Looks like we're in for a good show tonight!"

"…"

Xiang Lanxin was also baffled, having no idea what was going on.

Luo Xiu suddenly glanced at her, then said to Ah Qian, "This spotted mutt has been yapping nonstop over here, and it's completely ruined my appetite."

Ah Qian immediately understood. He turned, walked up to Xiang Lanxin, and said sternly, "Miss Xiang, we have an esteemed guest dining. I must ask you to leave. Furthermore, you are no longer welcome at Jin Hao Restaurant."

"What did you say?" Xiang Lanxin's eyes widened in disbelief.

Her expression instantly darkened as she said coldly, "Sun Qian, what the hell is the meaning of this?"

"I called you here to throw someone out for me, and you're turning on me instead, is that it?"

"Is that son of a bitch your father or something? That you have to suck up to him like a fucking lapdog?"

"You better be clear about this. I'm giving you face by not starting a fight in here!"

As she finished speaking, several punks with garishly dyed hair immediately swarmed forward, standing menacingly behind her.

Ah Qian, however, remained unfazed. "Please leave."

Xiang Lanxin gritted her teeth. "You know the consequences of offending me."

SLAP!

Ah Qian raised his hand and struck her across the face. "I told you to get out!" he said grimly.

"Heh… heh heh heh…" Xiang Lanxin clutched her swollen cheek and let out a laugh of pure fury.

"Good! Good! Good!"

"Sun Qian, you've got some balls!"

"I'm going to smash this restaurant to pieces tonight, and we'll see what you can do about it!"

She whirled around to one of her lackeys. "Call for backup! Get my grandfather here!"

"I'm going to kill these bastards tonight!"

With that, she turned and stormed out the main entrance.

At that moment, the entire dining hall was dead silent. All the customers kept their heads down, eating quietly, while stealing occasional glances at Luo Xiu.

Ah Qian walked over to Luo Xiu. "Mister Luo, Xiang Lanxin won't let this go. Should I call for backup now?"

Luo Xiu shook his head gently. "Let it be. I'll handle it myself. There's no need to make such a big scene. It could turn into a gang war and tarnish the Sun Family's reputation."

Ah Qian nodded without a word. He was well aware of Luo Xiu's capabilities, so he wasn't worried in the slightest.

「Outside Jin Hao Restaurant.」

As time passed, several trucks pulled up and parked at the entrance. Men from the South District began jumping down, one after another, and lining up behind Xiang Lanxin.

"Lanlan, what's going on?" an elderly figure asked as he hurried over.

The crowd quickly parted to make way for him.

Upon seeing Xiang Laoer, Xiang Lanxin's face crumpled with grievance.

"Grandpa… I ran into that bastard who bullied me before! He's in there eating right now!"

Hearing this, Xiang Laoer's expression darkened. The lackeys with Xiang Lanxin then began to add their own embellishments, describing in lurid detail how Ah Qian had helped Luo Xiu bully their young miss.

Upon hearing their story, Xiang Laoer erupted in a rage.

"Smash Jin Hao Restaurant to the ground!"

"Dammit, how dare they bully my granddaughter, Xiang Laoer's granddaughter!"

"This time, not even the Sun Family's name will help them!"

"…"

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