Although Yang Meixi was also filled with resentment, when it came to martial arts, how could this frail female college student possibly compete with the seasoned and burly middle-aged boss lady?

After a struggle, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse, and Yang Meixi ended up suffering a great loss, with the landlady scratching her slender arm hard twice.

"How dare you scratch me?" Yang Meixi's voice was filled with disbelief and anger.

"What's wrong with scratching you? I wish I could ruin your face and disfigure you completely!" The proprietress's voice was sharp and mean. She had completely lost her mind, raising her thick palm high, aiming directly at Yang Meixi's delicate face, about to strike her hard.

If that slap had landed, Yang Meixi's cheek would have swelled up instantly, leaving an unsightly mark. The student lackeys she had summoned to help were all frozen in place. After all, they were just students, and faced with such a formidable boss, they couldn't help but feel a little intimidated. For a moment, no one dared to step forward to help Yang Meixi.

"Master Lin Chen, please make a move quickly!"

Ning Jiaqi anxiously patted Lin Chen beside her, her voice full of pleading. However, Lin Chen seemed not to hear her, his expression calm and unmoved. Why should he help Yang Meixi? In his heart, he even wished that the landlady could slap this troublesome "lace witch" awake!

However, at that critical moment, it was Ning Jiaqi who made the move. In a flash, she appeared behind Yang Meixi, tightly grabbing her shoulder with her left hand, while her right hand ruthlessly slapped away the landlady's hand that was about to fall!

"Meixi, are you alright?" Ning Jiaqi's voice was full of concern.

When Yang Meixi saw Ning Jiaqi, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She then threw herself into Ning Jiaqi's arms, tears welling up in her eyes, her body trembling slightly. This scene might seem beautiful to others, but to Lin Chen, it ignited an indescribable anger within him.

"Where did you come from, you brat? This has nothing to do with you, don't go looking for trouble!"

The proprietress, seeing her hand tightly gripped by Ning Jiaqi, shouted angrily. She was somewhat surprised; she was usually very strong, having done heavy labor for years, and most men were no match for her. Yet this seemingly frail young girl could actually restrain her full-force attack with one hand?

Not only was the proprietress curious, but Ning Jiaqi and Lin Chen were also somewhat puzzled. Ning Jiaqi had instinctively blocked the attack for Yang Meixi, even prepared to be hit. However, unexpectedly, she easily deflected the attack without much effort or pain.

The only explanation is that the qigong she just learned from Lin Chen really worked!

This discovery made Ning Jiaqi admire Lin Chen even more, but Lin Chen still maintained his calm expression, because he didn't actually understand what was going on either!

At this moment, Yang Meixi was still crying in Ning Jiaqi's arms, but the fierce proprietress did not stop there. She became even angrier and actually picked up a large wok from the side and slammed it hard at Ning Jiaqi and Yang Meixi.

Seeing the large ladle raised high, everyone around couldn't help but gasp. This was far too ruthless! What's more, the ladle had just been used to stir-fry vegetables in the wok, and it was still covered in scalding oil! If it got on their skin, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Ning Jiaqi and Yang Meixi were both goddess-level figures at school; ruining their beauty would undoubtedly be devastating for them. Seeing this, Ning Jiaqi was horrified and tried to escape, but it was too late.

"If you're going to fight, just fight. Why resort to such dirty tricks?"

Just as the large ladle was about to fall, a hand suddenly reached out and firmly grasped the handle. It was Lin Chen who had made his move! With a gentle push, the ladle landed steadily on the ground, even hitting the proprietress's foot and eliciting a cry of pain.

"Where did this little punk come from? It hurts so much! He's hitting me! There's no law in this world anymore! Hit me!"

The proprietress cried out in pain, and at the same time realized that the young couple in front of her were not to be trifled with. So, she simply used her trump card—crying like a shrew.

The boss, who usually appeared weak and short, suddenly felt his masculine hormones surge when he saw his wife sitting on the ground crying. He roared and charged over.

It's absolutely true that honest people can be ruthless when they unleash their fury. That fierce proprietress was at most wielding a ladle slick with hot oil, while this usually unassuming proprietress is holding a cleaver!

Is this for real? If this knife strikes, it could become a criminal case! The people around were shocked. How could an ordinary person act so impulsively?

As a bloody conflict was about to unfold, everyone's hearts were pounding. Some even closed their eyes tightly and covered their hands, unable to bear witnessing this cruel scene. Many more instinctively backed away, afraid that the splattered blood would stain their clean clothes.

However, the anticipated dramatic scene did not unfold as expected. To everyone's astonishment, the boss, who weighed nearly 160 pounds, was as if pulled by an invisible force, flying three or four meters backward, knife and all, before crashing heavily into the wall and collapsing to the ground, motionless for a long time. When everyone looked closely, they realized he had passed out.

"Honey! Honey! What's wrong? Wake up!"

The proprietress quickly scrambled to her feet and staggered to her husband's side, calling out anxiously. But all she heard in response was her husband's heavy breathing and his tightly closed eyes.

"Who? Who did this?" the proprietress roared furiously, her eyes wide with rage.

Because Lin Chen's attack was so secretive, no one, including the proprietress, could tell who had made the move. Therefore, the proprietress's gaze naturally fell on Ning Jiaqi, mistakenly believing that this seemingly delicate girl was a hidden master.

In her anger, she bent down and picked up the kitchen knife that had fallen to the ground once again.

Those around were terrified and retreated hastily, fearing the crazed proprietress might harm innocent bystanders. The proprietress then raised a cleaver and, like a maddened beast, lunged at Ning Jiaqi!

Ning Jiaqi never expected that the boss's wife would lose control like this, but her instinctive reaction was not to dodge, but to tightly protect Yang Meixi beside her!