Xiao Mengyi looked at Qin Chuan with disappointment written all over her face.
She had thought Qin Chuan was different from other men, but she didn’t expect that he would eventually not be able to resist the temptation of money.
The Long Family Steward took the check Qin Chuan had handed over, saying arrogantly, "At least you know your place..."
As he spoke, he prepared to sign the check, but when he saw the string of "9s" on it, his voice abruptly stopped.
He jerked his head up and stared at Qin Chuan with a somber face, "Are you playing with me?"
Xiao Mengyi, just about to leave, heard this voice and immediately turned around, only to see the Long Family Steward’s face full of rage.
In contrast, Qin Chuan looked at the Long Family Steward mockingly, "What’s the matter? Didn’t you tell me to fill in whatever number I wanted?"
Only then did Xiao Mengyi notice the string of "9s" on the check, and her face was instantly filled with surprise.
He refused?
The amount Qin Chuan had filled in was more than the entire Xiao Family could afford!
The Long Family Steward glared at Qin Chuan and said, "You’re asking for death!"
Qin Chuan replied with sarcasm, "Since you can’t afford it, then shut up!"
Having said that, he took Xiao Mengyi’s hand under the Long Family Steward’s gaze—asserting his authority as if making a declaration—"In my eyes, Xiao Mengyi is priceless. Forget about a million or tens of millions, even if you gave me the entire Xiao Family, I wouldn’t let go!"
Xiao Mengyi stood there, gazing at the man beside her, her exquisite face filled with emotion, her heart’s deepest and softest place touched.
From her understanding of Qin Chuan through her grandparents, he was a man with a hard life, not from a wealthy family.
If he had just written any reasonable number on the check, he would have obtained a fortune that an ordinary person couldn’t spend in a lifetime.
But he refused, and what’s more, he rejected the Long Family Steward in a face-slapping manner.
Suddenly, she felt an impulsive urge to really marry Qin Chuan.
The Long Family Steward’s face twisted with furious anger as he hissed, "Since you don’t want the face I’m giving, then don’t blame me for being impolite!"
He waved his hand grandly and ordered, "Break this kid’s limbs for me. I want him to know how serious the consequences are for toying with me!"
"Stop!"
Xiao Mengyi’s expression changed drastically, and she quickly scolded.
The two bodyguards brought by the Long Family Steward were experts who had cost the Xiao Family a fortune to maintain. Once they made a move, Qin Chuan would undoubtedly be crippled.
But how could she, a woman with no real power in the Xiao Family, possibly stop the Long Family Steward’s order?
The two bodyguards charged at Qin Chuan, one from the left and one from the right.
Qin Chuan’s eyes turned cold, and with a gentle push, he sent Xiao Mengyi flying several meters away with a soft force.
At this moment, the two bodyguards’ massive fists swung down furiously at Qin Chuan.
The next second, a shocking scene unfolded.
"Snap!"
"Snap!"
In the blink of an eye, Qin Chuan extended his hands and grabbed the two bodyguards’ wrists.
The fists of the two bodyguards could not move forward even half an inch further.
"What?"
The Long Family Steward’s eyes bulged, his face full of surprise.
Xiao Mengyi was also stunned, her cherry lips slightly open, a look of astonishment on her face.
The two bodyguards were also dumbfounded; they had struck with lethal force, yet their blows had been blocked?
"With me here, no one will take her away!"
Qin Chuan’s eyes shone with cold light as he stared at the Long Family Steward and coldly said, then he pushed both hands forcefully.
The two bodyguards felt an overwhelming and violent momentum assaulting them, forcing them to retreat dozens of steps before they could stop.
Sharing a glance filled with terror, they were very clear that Qin Chuan had just shown mercy. If he had truly attacked, they would already be corpses.
Long Family Steward’s face was unsightly, as he stared at Qin Chuan and said, "I didn’t expect you to be a martial artist. But with such little strength, you think you can stop me from taking the young lady away?"
"Boy, I’ll give you one last chance, either take the money and scram, or I’ll make a move myself and cripple your limbs."
Qin Chuan was not the least bit afraid, confronting him directly, "While I’m here, you won’t be taking her away!"
Long Family Steward laughed in anger, "In all these years, you’re the first young man to infuriate me."
Seeing the furiously approaching Long Family Steward, Xiao Mengyi hurriedly stepped forward, placing herself in front of Qin Chuan.
Xiao Mengyi looked at him with a face full of dread and said, "Long Family Steward, what are you trying to do?"
Long Family Steward didn’t pay her any attention and kept advancing toward Qin Chuan step by step.
Xiao Mengyi became frantic, knowing the extent of Long Family Steward’s prowess. Once he made his move, Qin Chuan would be no match.
As Long Family Steward inched closer and closer, Xiao Mengyi shouted, "Long Family Steward, I’ll go back with you!"
After yelling this, she felt as if all the strength had drained from her body.
However, Long Family Steward did not stop his steps. On the contrary, the anger on his face intensified.
In his eyes, Xiao Mengyi’s affection for Qin Chuan was profound. To protect Qin Chuan, she even gave up resisting.
In just one more week, it would be the engagement banquet between Xiao Mengyi and Chen Kun. As a steward of the Xiao Family, he wouldn’t allow any accident to occur.
"Initially, I only wanted you to take the money and stay away from the young lady. But now, you must pay a heavier price!"
In the midst of speaking, a powerful momentum exploded from him.
"Boy, take this!"
Long Family Steward shouted as he burst forth in a flash.
A palm ferociously struck towards Qin Chuan’s chest!
"Don’t!"
Xiao Mengyi screamed in agony.
She had once witnessed Long Family Steward make a move at the Xiao Family. An assassin had infiltrated to kill Elder Xiao. At that time, Long Family Steward used this very move—a palm to the chest—and the assassin died on the spot, spitting blood!
This scene had been deeply etched in her mind, like a nightmare. Now, seeing Long Family Steward use this move again filled her face with despair and fear.
"Green Palm!"
The bodyguard brought by Long Family Steward said in surprise, "This is Long Family Steward’s signature move. He’s actually using it."
"Once this palm lands, the boy will have no hope of survival."
Another bodyguard also expressed his astonishment, "Dying by Long Family Steward’s move can be considered a death without regrets!"
"Die!"
In a split second, Long Family Steward charged forward, his palm ruthlessly smashing down toward Qin Chuan’s chest.
"No!"
Xiao Mengyi’s face was full of despair and regret. Had she known Long Family Steward would strike so mercilessly, she would never have involved Qin Chuan.
Watching the murderous Long Family Steward, Qin Chuan’s brow furrowed. He could feel the lethal power encapsulated within the palm strike.
The opponent was actually aiming for his life!
A sharp gleam flashed in Qin Chuan’s eyes. He had merely helped Xiao Mengyi with a slight favor, and now Long Family Steward wanted his life in return.
The Great Mysterious True Scripture started to circulate, and a shocking momentum rose from within Qin Chuan.
He lifted his hand and sent a palm strike to meet Long Family Steward’s Green Palm head-on.