Chapter 178 A Kiss Will Make It Hurt Less

After Lin Xi finished speaking, the private room fell silent.

Bai Tiantian opened her mouth wide; the gossip she'd heard today was quite something.

Song Chen narrowed his eyes. Lu Yunzhou was two years older than him. Did he want to marry a younger woman? He would much rather Lin Xi marry Song Xu.

Jiang Yan was alright, but she didn't expect Lin Xi to say such private things. She really didn't treat them like outsiders.

Zhou Jingming looked at Lu Yunzhou with a strange expression. What was he doing? Even if he didn't want to acknowledge Lin Xi for the time being, he didn't need to tell such a lie.

Lu Yunzhou dropped the cigarette he had in his mouth onto the ground. He was completely stunned. Xi Xi... she really messed with her brother!

Song Xu had no doubt about Lin Xi's words. He had seen everything Lu Yunzhou had done, and he didn't believe that Lu Yunzhou had no feelings for Lin Xi.

Song Xu glared at Lu Yunzhou with fury. "Brother Yunzhou, please stay away from Xixi from now on, or don't blame me for being impolite."

"Song Xu," Lin Xi pulled Song Xu toward the sofa, "Yun Zhou and I have already explained things clearly, so please don't be angry."

Lu Yunzhou took out another cigarette and put it in his mouth. He couldn't stand Song Xu's arrogant attitude, so he followed behind him and said, "Xi Xi hasn't married you yet. Everyone has the right to pursue someone."

“You’d better treat Xixi better,” Lu Yunzhou plopped down on the other side of Lin Xi, “or I’ll take Xixi home.”

Lin Xi and Zhou Jingming knew what Lu Yunzhou meant, but Song Xu did not. He felt that Lu Yunzhou was provoking him.

Song Xu and Lin Xi switched seats, and he sat down next to Lu Yunzhou. "Brother Yunzhou, do you want to have a competition with me?"

"Whether it's drinking contests or boxing matches, I'm not afraid of you."

Lin Xi quickly stopped him, "Song Xu, don't be like this. Brother Yunzhou didn't do anything to me, he was just expressing his feelings."

Lu Yunzhou glanced at Lin Xi, feeling as if his own sister was adding fuel to the fire.

Song Xu's nose started flaring with anger. "He knows you're my girlfriend, yet he still confessed his feelings to you. Doesn't that mean he doesn't respect me at all?"

“Brother Yunzhou, you choose,” Song Xu said without any fear. “We’re brothers, we can’t afford to fall out, let’s settle this like men do.”

"Let's do some boxing!" Bai Tiantian suggested quietly from the side. "What's the point of drinking?"

Song Chen glanced sideways at his fiancée, who really seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold.

Lin Xi was conflicted, unsure of who to cheer for.

Jiang Yan had drunk some alcohol and felt a little dizzy. She leaned against Zhou Jingming and asked, "Are we going to fight? Should I excuse myself?"

Zhou Jingming put his arm around her waist. "No need. We're all family. It's just a friendly spar."

The atmosphere had been built up to this point; a fight was inevitable.

Lu Yunzhou sneered and pointed upstairs, "Let's go upstairs."

There's a floor upstairs where he works out, including a boxing arena.

Song Xu wasn't afraid. He stood up first and said, "Let's go!"

The group of seven went up to the top floor, to the fitness area that was several hundred square meters.

Lu Yunzhou found two pairs of boxing gloves, tossed one to Song Xu, and asked, "How are you going to fight?"

Song Xu took the gloves. "No hitting the face, no kicking the groin."

What if Xixi is disgusted by my swollen face? The most important thing is my lower body, which cannot be hurt at all.

Lu Yunzhou unbuttoned his cuffs and collar, took off his leather shoes and socks, put on his boxing gloves, and walked ahead to the boxing arena.

Song Xu did the same thing. Before going on stage, he kissed Lin Xi's lips and said, "Xi Xi, let me show you how powerful your man is."

Lin Xi grabbed Song Xu's arm, "Are you really going to fight with Brother Yunzhou? Won't it affect your relationship?"

"No, it won't happen," Song Xu hugged Lin Xi, "It'll be over once we're done fighting."

Lin Xi glanced at Lu Yunzhou, wondering who was more capable between the two of them.

Lu Yunzhou smiled and slammed his fist on his boxing gloves. "Come on, Xiao Xu, let's see if you've improved in the last two years."

Song Xu released Lin Xi and walked over.

After Song Xu was kidnapped, Song Qingshi found someone to teach him Sanda (Chinese kickboxing).

He fought Lu Yunzhou once and lost. He has made great progress in the past two years, but he doesn't know if Lu Yunzhou has regressed.

“Brother Yunzhou,” Song Xu said, getting into a fighting stance, “you shouldn’t be eyeing my girlfriend. Xixi is mine, and no one can take her away.”

Lu Yunzhou curled his lips into a smile. "Whether Xixi is yours or not is not up to you to decide. Come on, let me see what you're capable of."

Song Xu didn't hold back; he aimed his fist at Lu Yunzhou's face and threw it.

Lu Yunzhou blocked his way, saying, "You brat, if you have no martial ethics, then don't blame me for being impolite."

They agreed not to hit each other in the face, but their fists kept flying towards each other's faces.

After several rounds, Song Xu took two punches and his eyes were bruised, while Lu Yunzhou's cheekbones were a little swollen.

Song Chen was getting a little eager to try it out and wanted to have a little sparring session with Lu Yunzhou.

Zhou Jingming watched with great interest, arms crossed. Although he hadn't inherited his father's business, he had been forced to learn martial arts. His cousin was quite extraordinary; he was clearly a practical fighter.

Lu Yunzhou didn't use his full fighting strength; otherwise, he could have crippled Song Xu.

He used to fight in underground boxing matches; that venue was his family's property. He quit later to go legal, but his skills didn't go to waste. He often sparred with his men there.

Lin Xi didn't understand any of the fighting techniques, but she could tell that Song Xu was no match for Lu Yunzhou. If the fight continued like this, Song Xu wouldn't be able to face anyone tomorrow.

She rushed over and stood between the two of them, saying, "Stop fighting, that's enough, let's stop here."

Lu Yunzhou gave Lin Xi face. He took off his boxing gloves, threw them aside, and smiled at her, "If you say you won't fight, then you won't fight."

Song Xu squinted; he could barely see anymore. Lin Xi helped him remove his boxing gloves and gently stroked his face with concern. "Song Xu, how are you?"

"It hurts a little," Song Xu hissed, "but it won't hurt if you kiss me."

Lu Yunzhou paused, glancing sideways at Song Xu's scoundrel-like behavior. He clenched his fist, really wanting to knock him down with one punch.

What's even more infuriating is that Lin Xi actually stood on tiptoe and kissed Song Xu twice, and Song Xu gave Lu Yunzhou a provocative look.

Lu Yunzhou ignored him and instead said, "Do you dare to go back and continue the drinking contest?"

“Let’s fight,” Song Xu said, squinting his eyes. “I don’t believe that I can’t beat you, but I can at least outdrink you.”

“Song Xu,” Lin Xi began to worry, “you should go to the hospital, not go drinking.”

"What's there to be afraid of?" Lu Yunzhou said calmly. "You won't die. I've already shown you mercy."