It's important to know that Xia Yuxin strongly dislikes arranged marriages.

Baron was in a similar situation, but he also truly fell in love with Xia Yuxin at first sight.

But since the other party wasn't interested in him, Baron didn't force it.

The Russell family has a long history of producing gentlemen, and Barron is unlikely to let that reputation end in his generation.

Since Xia Yuxin dislikes arranged marriages, then respecting her opinion is the best course of action; Baron never forces anyone to do so.

As a gentleman, one should not put a woman in a difficult position.

No matter what.

"Talk to her... no need. There's nothing between us. If we could talk, we would have done it over the phone already. There's no need to make a special trip."

Xia Che shook his head, declining Baron's offer: "Take me to New York, that's fine. It might not even be as safe as Jiang City. Don't worry, thank you."

I simply can't leave right now.

Qing Ning's inner conflict remains unresolved, and the final female protagonist of the comic has yet to appear.

How can I go to New York by myself?

Having traversed half the globe, when the last female protagonist of the manga appears, will I be able to ride Doraemon's Anywhere Door back directly?

Xia Che absolutely cannot leave Jiang City. Most of the plot of this comic takes place in Jiang City. If Xia Che leaves, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Xia Che, can I take this to mean that you don't have a clear understanding of the strength of our Russell family?"

Baron frowned slightly; he hadn't expected Xia Che to reject him so directly.

What are the benefits of staying in Jiang City?

The current situation is so turbulent, and countless forces are secretly watching Xia Che. Although it is unclear why they would go to such lengths to take down a young master abandoned by a powerful family, it is certain that they want Xia Che dead.

At this critical juncture, wouldn't going to a relatively safe place be the optimal solution?

Baron was very confident in his family; as long as he could bring Xia Che to New York, he would definitely be able to protect him.

"It's not that my understanding is not clear enough... I don't mean to look down on the Russell family. It's just that for some reason that I can't say, I have a reason why I can't leave Jiang City. I'm sorry."

Xia Che didn't have any ill feelings towards this person who cared about his safety, after all, the other person was doing it for his own good.

Moreover, based on Xia Che's observation, Baron truly deserves the title of a noble young master.

His behavior was indeed gentlemanly.

Logically speaking, whether Xia Che lives or dies has nothing to do with him; the only connection between the two was established by Xia Yuxin.

But now that his relationship with Xia Yuxin is so bad, Baron has no need to care about this matter.

But he still came.

Those who keep their promises and do what they say are undoubtedly outstanding individuals.

"No...no, no, no, Xia Che, now is not the time to be willful. You may not believe it, but...Xia Yuxin is really worried about you."

Baron was unsure what had happened between the siblings, so he wasn't sure how to phrase Xia Yuxin when mentioning her to Xia Che.

But there is one thing he is certain of.

Xia Yuxin cares about Xia Che a lot, and Xia Che's safety is her top priority.

"It's no use saying such things. I appreciate you making this special trip, but please rest assured that I am very safe in Jiang City. As you can see, she alone is enough to protect me. Besides her, I have other trump cards."

Xia Che smiled faintly. Xia Yuxin's concern for him... he let those words go in one ear and out the other, as if Baron had never said anything.

Simply because that statement is so ridiculous.

We haven't been in contact even once since I went abroad.

Even his heartless parents didn't forget to give him some living expenses and a place to live in from the very beginning.

As the only daughter of the Xia family, Xia Yuxin did nothing, not even a single phone call.

Such a person...

Tell yourself that she actually cares about you?

This lame joke isn't funny.

"This woman is indeed very strong. I can't last three moves against her, I admit that..."

A lingering fear still lingered in Barron's eyes.

He's no pushover; Barron's physical fitness and daily training have never stopped.

Among his peers, he is among the top in terms of combat strength.

If Barron wasn't confident enough in his own abilities, how could he have dared to come to Jiang City alone without a single bodyguard?

But Qingning was, after all, from the Assassin's Hall, and it was normal for Baron to feel that he couldn't beat the monsters from that place.

If just anyone could defeat an assassin from the Assassin's Guild, then this organization should just shut down.

"However, those who want to harm you are not to be trifled with either. How do you know there isn't someone stronger than her? I would even be willing to bet you that in the short time we've been drinking here, someone might have already taken this information to the desks of those with ill intentions."

"To use an old Chinese saying, it's like 'two fists can't beat four hands,' 'a novice can beat a master,' and 'even the best kung fu master is afraid of a kitchen knife.' How could she possibly protect you all by herself?"

"You need a professional security team and an airtight living environment to ensure that not a single suspicious fly can get in. Only in this way can you be protected."

Baron rubbed his face and sighed, "Xia Che, don't think this is a big deal. According to the information I've received... they're not playing games with you. They're serious. The girl next to you... can't protect you."

It's true that Qing Ning's combat power is exaggerated.

Having strong combat power does not necessarily mean that one can defeat a hundred enemies.

Moreover, the other party doesn't need to openly oppose Xia Che at all. They are assassins and can easily hide and strike Xia Che when he is off guard.

Appearing and disappearing without a trace—that's what a qualified assassin should be able to do.

To fight openly and physically... that's called being a brute, not an assassin.

"Who says I can't protect it?"

Suddenly, Qing Ning's angry voice came from behind Baron. She had finished her ice cream and hadn't expected to hear this golden-haired rat chirping at her in front of Xia Che as soon as she got back.

Has this guy not had enough beatings?

Why do you only remember the good things and not the bad things...?

“I’m a gentleman, and a gentleman can only tell the truth. But you, is your behavior really responsible for Xia Che? What if something goes wrong? Can you be sure you can protect him at all times?”

Barron was startled, bad memories flooding his mind, but he quickly retorted.

Human strength has its limits, a point that even Qing Ning wouldn't dispute.