Huo Zhixing stared at him coldly, a wary and dangerous glint in his eyes.

“Gu Mang,” Lu Lishan sneered, looking at him meaningfully, “the rent and renovations of this house aren’t cheap, are they? Where did you get so much money?”

"You don't need to worry about that," Huo Zhixing said coldly.

"We've been brothers, and I've taken care of you a lot in prison," Lu Lishan said arrogantly. "Heh, if you need money, just tell me, and I'll definitely lend you some so you won't have to suffer too much!"

"Thank you, but no need."

"So you've got guts now? Gu Mang, do you really think you've been supported by your wife all this time, like everyone says?"

As Lu Lishan spoke, his eyes kept glancing at Jiang Can behind him.

Huo Zhixing clenched his fist, and the veins on his strong forearm were clearly visible.

"Stop talking nonsense." Suddenly, the little woman's voice came.

Jiang Can stood in front of Huo Zhixing, her beautiful eyes firm and fearless.

She may be gentle in other matters, but if someone targets her husband, she will absolutely stand up for him.

“Mr. Lu, this shop was a gift from my husband. We are not short of money! My husband is hardworking and family-oriented now. He gives me all the money he earns. In short, in my opinion, he is the best husband in the world!”

"So please watch your words in the future, and stop judging people with outdated views!"

Lu Lishan's eyes flashed as he carefully examined the little woman in front of him.

After a long pause, he let out a soft snort and said, word by word, "Beautiful lady, it's not that I have bad taste, it's just that your husband is really terrible!"

"Ha, do you know what crime he was imprisoned for before?"

"Lu Lishan!" Lin Yuqing suddenly stepped forward, staring directly at him. "You are not welcome here. Please leave!"

Lu Lishan's heart tightened.

He slowly turned around and took off his sunglasses. Eight years had passed; the person before him was still the same, yet he was no longer the same person.

The way they looked at each other was no longer the same as it used to be.

Lu Lishan forced a smile and said, "Miss Lin, how have you been?"

Lin Yuqing didn't realize that he was trying his best to keep his voice from trembling.

"Lu Lishan," Lin Yuqing took a deep breath, "Today is my friend's grand opening day, and we don't want to ruin this celebration because of you. So please be sensible and leave!"

"Who said I came here to cause trouble?" Lu Lishan scoffed, pointing to the two rows of flower baskets outside. "They've all brought their congratulatory gifts!"

"Besides, you consider this kind of person a friend?" Lu Lishan's eyes were contemptuous, and a sneer appeared on his lips.

Lin Yuqing frowned, her body trembling slightly. "Jiang Can is my best friend! Now that she's married to Gu Mang, Gu Mang is also my friend. I won't allow anyone to cause trouble in my friend's place!"

Lu Lishan's fingers tightened slightly as he gripped his sunglasses.

He looked at her quietly, a fleeting warmth in his deep eyes. This woman was still the same—righteous, protective, and sentimental.

But does she know that there are many traps in this world, and if she is not careful, she will fall into an abyss?

Lu Lishan remained silent for a long time, then smiled gently and waved for his men outside to come in.

A dozen or so men in black quickly filled the small café, instantly changing the atmosphere.

"Miss Lin is too kind," Lu Lishan said with a smile. "I'm not here to cause trouble; I'm a guest here!"

"Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu," he said, looking at the two of them, "please make us each a cup of coffee, a latte without sugar!"

Jiang Can had never experienced such a scene before. Even if she pretended to be calm on the surface, her heart was pounding like a drum.

She instinctively grabbed Huo Zhixing's arm and glanced at him timidly.

Huo Zhixing remained calm, took a step forward, and said in a deep voice, "We don't have enough materials today to serve this many people. Mr. Lu, if you'd like some coffee, you can come back tomorrow!"

"If there's no coffee, some dessert will do!" Lu Lishan saw some baked cookies on the table and grabbed one.

However, Huo Zhixing cleared away the plates first, giving him a sharp look.

Lu Lishan was startled, his eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he suddenly grabbed Huo Zhixing's hand!

Huo Zhixing was prepared; he shifted his body to the side and grabbed Huo Zhixing's wrist with his other hand! The two were locked in a stalemate, and the atmosphere was tense.

The dozen or so men in black around them were also itching to make a move!

Jiang Can broke out in a cold sweat.

Lu Lishan suddenly threw a punch, and Huo Zhixing opened his hand and clenched it tightly, his expression cold and ruthless. The oppressive feeling made Lu Lishan's heart tremble.

“Mr. Lu,” Huo Zhixing said with a half-smile, emphasizing each word, “If you want to practice boxing, you can come to my boxing gym, and I’ll spar with you to your heart’s content! But today is the opening of my wife’s coffee shop, so you’d better not cause trouble, otherwise your whole group might not be a match for me!”

Lu Lishan frowned, and suddenly his gaze fell on the back of Huo Zhixing's hand.

Gu Mang had a burn scar on the back of his hand, but this person's hand was clean, without any trace of injury!

Lu Lishan bit his lip, slowly straightened up, and stood with his hands at his sides.

Jiang Can hurriedly ran to Huo Zhixing's side, looking at Lu Lishan warily.

"Heh, it's so nice to have a wife who dotes on you!" Lu Lishan said sarcastically. "But Mrs. Gu, with your figure and looks, you'd be better off with anyone else than this one! I have quite a few talented young men under my wing, how about I introduce one to you?"

"you……"

Jiang Can was furious and about to say something when Lin Yuqing suddenly rushed forward and slapped him hard across the face!

"Sister Yuqing..."

"Get out of here!" Lin Yuqing glared at the man hatefully. "Get out!"

A dozen or so men in black stood up, but Lu Lishan raised his hand to stop them.

He touched the side of his face that had been hit, and the burning pain seemed to seep into his heart.

He chuckled softly, glancing at Lin Yuqing, a hint of sorrow flashing in his eyes.

"What happened to you..." Lin Yuqing's voice trembled. "Lu Lishan, take your men and leave here immediately. Don't bother my friend again!"

Lu Lishan nodded, quickly reverting to his usual roguish demeanor.

He put his sunglasses back on, waved, and the others followed him out of the courtyard. Several Porsches parked at the gate started up, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The café quieted down, but everyone was still shaken.

Huo Zhixing gently embraced Jiang Can.

Jiang Can looked at Lin Yuqing with concern.

She looked terrible, her face deathly pale, and she needed to lean on the table to stay upright. The moment Lu Lishan walked out of the shop, it seemed he took her soul with him.

Shen Xiao mustered his courage and took her hand, but was startled by her icy temperature.

"Sister Yuqing," Jiang Can walked over and hugged her, whispering in her ear, "Let me take you home first!"

Lin Yuqing remained silent for a long time, then choked out three words to her, "I'm sorry..."

Jiang Can smiled and shook her head, gently tidying the stray hairs by Lin Yuqing's ear. She then instructed Huo Zhixing to take care of the guests here before helping Lin Yuqing out of the courtyard.