"Bro, you’re pretty damn impressive!" Gong Feiyang’s tone was filled with mockery, his face thick with disdain. He naturally didn’t believe a word Su Xuan said. Someone so young and handsome couldn’t possibly possess such terrifying power to bankrupt his family with a single phone call. "Su Xuan, I know you’re trying to stand up for me," Su Zimo said, just as unconvinced of Su Xuan’s power. Fearing the situation would escalate, she added, "Really, I’m fine. I don’t care about Gong Feiyang at all. I just think he’s scum. He has a lover but still went on a blind date with me, and he lied, saying he was too busy with his company to meet women..." "Su Xuan, let’s just go." Su Zimo pulled on Su Xuan’s hand, trying to leave the bar. "You’re holding his hand!" Gong Feiyang’s expression soured further, the stench of jealousy rolling off him. He stretched out his burly arms, blocking their path. "No one’s leaving until we clear this up!" he declared arrogantly. "Gong Feiyang, don’t push your luck!" Su Zimo snapped, her anger boiling over. "I saw you with that woman. I know what kind of person you are now! There’s nothing between us anymore!" "You think it’s over just because you say so?" Gong Feiyang jabbed a finger at Su Xuan. "Who is this kid to you?" "He’s my new boyfriend. You got a problem with that?" Su Zimo was truly incensed now, clutching Su Xuan’s arm tightly. "Good! Good! Good!" Gong Feiyang spat out the words, then abruptly raised his hand and swung it down. "Brothers, come on out!" Before his voice faded, three men emerged from a booth and flanked him. With his backup present, Gong Feiyang smugly adjusted the Hermès belt at his waist, his aura turning domineering. These three were his friends—very special friends. They all belonged to a group chat called the "Rakish Playboys’ Pickup Artists Group." They frequently exchanged tips on picking up women and even shared videos of their conquests, including the explicit kind filmed in hotel rooms. They did it to show off, earn praise from others, and feel important. Tonight, he had told the three to arrive early and secretly film his romantic exploits with the other woman. He never expected Su Zimo to show up and ruin his fun. "Zi Mo, I can explain my relationship with that woman," Gong Feiyang said, tilting his chin up now that he felt in control. He tried to spin a tale for Su Zimo. "She’s just an actress I hired. We were filming a short video for the internet. That’s right, I’m not just some rich kid with a family business; I’m also a part-time streamer! "The point of the video is to tell today’s youth, the younger generation, that money can’t buy true love! Love has to be earned with a sincere heart! Just like my love for you, which is completely genuine!" He almost applauded himself after that speech. He was a genius! An absolute genius! "But what about you?" Gong Feiyang immediately pressed his advantage, questioning Su Zimo. "How did you get a new boyfriend so suddenly? Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?" "I have nothing to say." Su Zimo didn’t believe his ridiculous story for a second. In fact, it just made her feel disgusted. She continued to cling to Su Xuan’s arm. "Please, let us go." "You want to leave without an explanation? Not a chance! Unless I break this kid’s leg and put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life!" Gong Feiyang gestured to his three friends and barked, "Get him!" The three men grinned, rolled up their sleeves, and closed in on Su Xuan. The atmosphere turned dangerous in an instant. "I’ll pay for anything that gets broken tonight, full price!" Gong Feiyang pulled a thick wad of cash from his pocket and waved it at the bar’s patrons, a classic nouveau riche display. "And none of you better get involved!" "No! Stop!" Su Zimo cried, spreading her arms to shield Su Xuan as the men lunged. Dıscover more novels at 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁 But then, the unthinkable happened. Like a phantom, Su Xuan suddenly appeared in front of her. The moment their fists and feet flew at him, he countered, his own attack landing first. Three dull thuds echoed almost simultaneously. To the three attackers, it was just a blur before they were sent flying backward. They crashed hard onto the bar floor. Their legs twitched for a moment, and then they all passed out. "Wow..." Su Zimo stared at Su Xuan, her mouth agape in amazement. He stood there calmly as if nothing had happened, his hands casually tucked in his pockets. This was... a gentleman as fine as jade, a young lord without peer in this world! BA-DUMP, BA-DUMP! Her heart began to race. Damn it, that fluttery feeling was back, and it was stronger than ever! She desperately wanted to lean against him, rest her face on his shoulder, and watch the flowers bloom and wither, the clouds gather and drift by. "What just happened? Can someone please tell me what just happened?" The once-arrogant Gong Feiyang now stood alone, completely dumbfounded. It felt so unreal. Three grown men, taken down in a single instant by a freakishly handsome man who was prettier than most women? Of course, no one answered him, because everyone else was just as shocked. A moment later, thunderous applause erupted throughout the bar. The patrons assumed it was all an impromptu show arranged by the establishment. It was so realistic, so exciting! The only downside was that it ended too quickly. It was no wonder they thought it was a performance. Su Xuan looked more like a superstar than an actual celebrity; it was easy to believe the bar had paid a fortune for him to perform. "Stand down!" The bar’s owner, Cen Haonan, raised a hand to stop the security guards beside him. He had rushed over with his men the moment he saw trouble brewing, intending to get the situation under control. But in the blink of an eye, Su Xuan had handled everything. Besides the three men on the floor, no one was hurt. This was the best possible outcome. Even better, the mood among the guests had become electric. "I’ll have another bottle of Black Label over here!" "A bottle of Jack Daniel’s for this table!" "Add a fruit platter and three more beers here!" Spurred on by Su Xuan’s actions, the customers started ordering more. Cen Haonan beamed. He was sure tonight’s sales would set a new record. "Go carry those three out," Cen Haonan ordered his security team. "Take them to our designated clinic for treatment. Don’t worry about anything else." He then ducked behind the bar, secretly observing Su Xuan. His interest had shifted from Su Xuan’s car to the man himself. "Sigh." Su Xuan looked at the dumbstruck Gong Feiyang and sighed softly. "I gave you a chance. You’re the one who didn’t take it. You insisted on forcing my hand. Fine, I’ll indulge you." The next second, Su Xuan raised his phone and dialed a number. "Mr. Liu, terminate all cooperation with the Lier Hotel Supplies Company and withdraw all investments. "Yes, take back the name ’Lier’ too. After all, we were the ones who granted it to them. "That’s right. I want them to disappear completely..."