Chapter 4: Intense Clash—Haichen Lu’s Valor
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The private room fell silent, punctuated only by the occasional groans of Shao Fengbai.
"Since you're here, why not sit down and have some food and drinks?"
Xue Chenye looked at Haichen Lu with a warm gaze, then led him to the sofa.
They sat down together.
"Try some of this," Xue Chenye offered Haichen Lu some fruit.
As Haichen Lu ate, Xue Chenye leaned against him, her hand resting over his heart...
Everyone watched them, looking stunned.
Is this real? With such intimacy, could Haichen Lu really be her boyfriend?
Worse, Haichen Lu's hand had brushed against Xue Chenye's, and she seemed completely unfazed.
Shao Fengbai was still in pain, but the shock of the situation made him push through and get up.
He wanted to confront Haichen Lu, but didn't dare to.
Instead, he decided to calm everyone down and look for an opportunity to have the KTV's security deal with Haichen Lu.
"Everyone, please sit."
Shao Fengbai waved, and the nearly twenty people started moving around to find their seats.
They all seemed to keep their distance from Haichen Lu and Xue Chenye.
It was clear to everyone that the conflict had only just begun, and nobody wanted to be caught in the crossfire.
The cake was large and probably expensive.
After singing the birthday song and Shao Fengbai blowing out the candles, he felt more frustrated than ever. He wished he had stayed in his villa and celebrated with some spicy girls.
At this moment, the lighting in the private room grew more dim and romantic.
Haichen Lu and Xue Chenye sat together, talking quietly. It seemed Xue Chenye truly cared for Haichen Lu.
"Actually, you two had quite a close relationship during school. Did something happen back then?"
Shao Fengbai was feeling particularly upset.
Despite his numerous romantic conquests, Xue Chenye was the true goddess in his heart. Yet, until today, he hadn't even touched her hand.
Shao Fengbai left the private room.
Haichen Lu and Xue Chenye noticed his departure.
"That bastard left. He's probably going to get backup. We should get going too," Xue Chenye suggested.
Though Xue Chenye had support, she was still concerned about the situation.
In reality, Xue Chenye had brought Haichen Lu along not to give Shao Fengbai face, but to start on a task assigned by Uncle Lu.
Haichen Lu, fired up, wanted to continue dealing with Shao Fengbai.
However, avoiding trouble was better than adding to it, as he feared even Xue Chenye's parents might blame him if things went wrong.
"Let’s go then."
Haichen Lu took Xue Chenye's hand, and they stood up, heading toward the door without acknowledging anyone.
The door opened.
Shao Fengbai entered with more than ten people, including the head of security, Biao Chen.
"Biao, that’s Haichen Lu. Deal with him!"
"Got it!"
Biao Chen and his team rushed over.
With a whoosh, batons and sticks were swung at Haichen Lu.
Haichen Lu had trained for such encounters before.
His training came not just from his uncle, but also from a more mysterious and formidable figure named Tie Shan Chang...
At this moment, Haichen Lu dodged and counterattacked, quickly taking down five people.
Another baton swung at his head. Haichen Lu dodged and struck the attacker’s ribs. The man cried out in pain and fell over.
The baton was still in the attacker’s hand, but Haichen Lu kicked it away and delivered another kick to the man’s face, leaving him bleeding and moaning.
An attacker tried a sneak attack from behind, but Haichen Lu spun around and delivered a high kick to the man’s head.
The man collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Now, Haichen Lu was facing only Shao Fengbai and Biao Chen.
Biao Chen was a skilled fighter, but he knew he was no match for Haichen Lu and awkwardly looked at Shao Fengbai.
Shao Fengbai, who preferred to bully the weak, understood well enough not to push his luck and smiled, "Haichen, impressive skills! No wonder Xue Chenye likes you. I wish you both the best!"
"Since you’ve wished us well, I think I need to wish you a happy birthday again."
Haichen Lu charged at Shao Fengbai.
Biao Chen tried to intercept, but Haichen Lu’s kick struck Shao Fengbai in the waist.
"Ah..."
Shao Fengbai screamed in pain and fell to the ground.
Haichen Lu approached and kicked Shao Fengbai's ribs twice...
Biao Chen finally intervened.
Instead of a baton, he wielded a small axe, its dark blade gleaming ominously.
The axe swung toward Haichen Lu, who dodged and countered with a punch.
Biao Chen avoided the punch, swinging the axe again.
Haichen Lu dodged once more, moving behind Biao Chen, and jumped, delivering a flying knee to Biao Chen's back.
Biao Chen was sent flying, landing face-first on the ground, his high nose bridge smashed and blood spraying.
Haichen Lu and Xue Chenye quickly left.
Shao Fengbai's birthday party had turned into a complete disaster.
The Cadillac SUV drove down the road. Xue Chenye's driving style was quite enticing, while Haichen Lu sat in the passenger seat, gazing out at the scenery.
"Haichen, look at me," Xue Chenye said sweetly.
"I can’t keep staring at you, afraid I might get too involved and really start seeing you as my girlfriend, and that would be problematic."
"What do you mean? Am I not good enough for you, the great handsome guy?"
"You’re more than enough for me."
Haichen Lu still had some self-awareness.
Xue Chenye had called him a handsome guy, but Haichen Lu knew he was only somewhat attractive and burly. Among men, his looks weren’t extraordinary.
Moreover, his family was ordinary, and girls from families like Xue Chenye’s often valued social standing. So-called love regardless of background was often a lie.
This was probably why Xue Chenye had only ever discussed friendship with him and never love.
Haichen Lu didn’t know what had happened two days ago, so he assumed Xue Chenye was not serious.
"Actually, I’ve always liked you, just that before..."
It was hard to explain, and even though Xue Chenye was intelligent, she struggled to find the right words. "Remember how you explained our names back then? You really pissed me off, I almost wanted to smack you on the spot!"
Haichen Lu remembered clearly.
During school, on the playground, faced with Xue Chenye in a short skirt and stockings, he had explained the relationship between their names in a rather shameless way.
Xue Chenye had been so angry that she had kicked at him, her skirt fluttering.
Haichen Lu had enjoyed the view...
Tonight, Xue Chenye had brought it up. What exactly was she trying to achieve?
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